Matching a hire car to your passengers and luggage
Tell the team how many people will travel and how many cases, buggies or bulky bags you expect. Seating and boot space are separate questions. Say whether you need an automatic or are happy with a manual, and mention any child seat request early so it can be checked before you are quoted. Include details for every driver who may take the wheel.
Finding a car to suit the trip
Start with the journey and pick the car to match it. Smaller cars are suited to city driving and short stays, automatics make local driving easier, estates and SUVs give more room for luggage, and people carriers are a better choice for families or small groups. The range available includes the Fiat 500, VW Golf, Ford Focus Estate, Ford Focus Automatic and Hyundai i10 Automatic, subject to dates, driver details and availability. The precise make, model, transmission, seating, payload and licence position are confirmed when you are quoted, so treat the vehicles listed as a guide to the kind of hire on offer rather than a guaranteed reservation of a particular model.
Organising a Longer Car Hire
If your trip stretches over several days or weeks, a few questions are worth answering before you request a quote. Write down the exact start and end dates, where the car will be collected or delivered, and whether that location changes partway through the hire. Note the driver details, including any second driver who might share the journey, and think about where you need the car during the stay, since a single collection point may not suit every leg of the trip. Jot down any vehicle preferences, such as an automatic or a larger boot, so you can raise them with the team. Once you have this to hand, they will confirm the vehicle group, delivery or collection options and price before you book.
Travelling With Children and Their Bags
What do you actually need to bring? Families often discover the answer only once everything is stacked by the front door, so it pays to list items earlier. Count the child seats and boosters, the suitcases and holdalls, and any pushchair, travel cot or buggy that must come along. Note the ages of the children travelling, since this can shape which vehicle group you prefer, and record anything with awkward dimensions, such as a folding scooter or a long sports bag. Keep the dates and driver details ready, along with where you need the car, and the team will confirm the vehicle group, delivery or collection options and price before you book.
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What to confirm on the phone
Before you confirm the hire, check the key details: vehicle availability, driver requirements, mileage, insurance, delivery or collection arrangements and any extras you have asked for, along with driver age, licence history, the deposit, the insurance excess and any travel abroad. A clear request gives the date, the length of hire, the rough route, the delivery or pickup address, the expected passengers or load, and any particular requirements that might affect which vehicle is suitable.















