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.
Planning a Longer Stay by Car
If your trip extends over several weeks, it helps to set out your dates before requesting a quote. Note the exact start and end dates, whether any might shift, and where the car should be delivered or collected at each end. Think about who will be listed as a driver and whether that could change during your stay. If visitors are joining partway through, record their arrival dates too, since this affects which vehicle group makes sense. You might also list the places you expect to keep the car and any parking arrangements you are responsible for. Passing these details to the team when you enquire keeps the quote accurate and lets you ask about anything unclear, such as how a mid-hire change of plan would be handled.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Should children be travelling with you, a short passenger and luggage list is worth preparing in advance. Count how many adults and children will be in the car on the busiest day, note each child's age, and decide who brings a booster or child seat and how many. Then tally the bags: suitcases, holdalls, pushchairs and any separate items like a travel cot. Measuring the largest cases and noting whether they are hard or soft gives the team useful information when suggesting a vehicle group. If your party grows for part of the trip, mention that too. Questions worth asking include which vehicle groups suit your passenger and luggage list, and what happens if you need a larger car for only some of the dates.
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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.















