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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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.
Sharing Trip Details With Companions
Travelling with others? Start by agreeing who needs to be where on each day, then note the shared details in one place so nothing depends on memory. A short list of passenger names, contact numbers and pick-up times gives everyone a reference point, and a running note of bags helps you spot anything forgotten before departure. If companions are bringing their own luggage or equipment, ask them for sizes and quantities early rather than guessing. You might also record who holds the keys at each stage of the trip and which phone number to use if plans shift. Sharing these notes with the group keeps questions to a minimum, and the hire team can factor the full picture into your booking.
Arranging an Arrival-Day Itinerary
What should the first hours after arrival actually look like? Sketch a rough sequence: where the car is collected or delivered, when passengers separate, and any fixed commitments already in the diary. Write down addresses, expected arrival windows and the contact details for anyone meeting you, since these are easy to lose track of mid-journey. If the day involves several stops, list them in the order you plan to make them and note who is responsible for each leg. Keep an alternative contact for each destination in case plans change on the day. When you contact the team for a quote, mention the arrival date, passenger count and itinerary outline so any questions can be settled before the hire begins.
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Things to check before booking
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.















