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.
Coordinating More Than One Passenger
Where do you start when several people share one hire car? Begin by listing every passenger with their pickup and drop-off expectations. Note who needs collecting first, whether anyone has a fixed arrival time, and where each person should be dropped at the end. Write down the full dates you need the car, plus the delivery or collection point, and record who will be driving. If passengers are coming from different directions, consider whether one central meeting spot keeps the plan simple. Ask the hire team about vehicle groups that seat your full party with room for bags, and mention if some passengers prefer more legroom. Keeping this information together means your quote request covers everything the team needs to confirm a suitable option.
Travelling with Children and Bags
A family trip needs a slightly different checklist. Start with the passenger list, including each child's age, since seating requirements vary. Then list the luggage: how many suitcases, their rough sizes, and any extras like pushchairs, booster seats or travel cots. Note the dimensions of larger items so you can discuss them with the team when choosing between an estate, an SUV or a people carrier. Decide the dates and think about whether you might need the car slightly longer than planned. When contacting the team, ask specific questions, such as which groups suit two adults, two children and four medium cases. Recording these details beforehand lets the hire team match a vehicle group to your family's needs and confirm delivery or collection arrangements.
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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.















