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.
Picking a suitable car
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.
Writing Down What a Quote Needs
Before contacting the team, jot down the details that will shape your quote. Start with the exact dates and times you want the car, including whether you need it early in the morning or late at night. Note the names and ages of anyone who will drive, since driver details help determine the vehicle group offered. Write where you need the car delivered or whether you plan to collect it, along with the address and any parking arrangements at that location. If you already know your preferred type of car, such as an estate for extra luggage or an automatic for a particular driver, add that to your notes too. Keeping this information in one place means you can answer questions quickly and compare any quotes you receive on a like-for-like basis.
Planning Around Children and Their Bags
If children are travelling with you, their needs deserve a separate line on your list. Count how many child seats or boosters you will bring yourself and note each child's approximate age, since this may affect which people carrier or SUV suits your plans. Think about the bags each child will have: a small rucksack, a holdall, a pushchair or a travel cot all take up room, so write down rough dimensions or at least the number of items per child. Consider whether prams will fold flat and whether anyone needs quick access to snacks or toys during the journey. These notes give the team a fuller picture when confirming the right vehicle group. You might also ask whether the chosen car has the boot shape you expect, so you can decide what to pack in advance.
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Last checks 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.