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.
Packing for a Short Break
Choosing between a compact city car and an estate often comes down to what you plan to bring. Before requesting a quote, list the bags for your short break: suitcases, weekend holdalls, coats and any equipment such as golf clubs or a pushchair. Note roughly how many items each traveller will add, and whether any piece is unusually long or bulky. Once you have that list, the dates and the driver details can be added to the enquiry, along with where you would like the car delivered or collected from. If you are unsure whether a people carrier or an SUV suits your luggage, ask the team directly, since they can talk through the vehicle groups available for your chosen dates before anything is confirmed.
Preparing for a Work Trip
A work trip raises slightly different questions, and a short written brief can help you answer them. Set out the hire dates, including any early starts or late finishes, and note where the car will be based each day. Record the driver details for anyone who will be behind the wheel, and list the passengers who might travel with you, along with their bags and any work equipment. Decide in advance whether collection or delivery works better for your schedule, and note the address for either option. It is also worth asking whether an executive saloon or an automatic is available for your dates, and whether the vehicle group can be changed if your colleague count shifts before the booking is finalised.
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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.















