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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
What to Write Down Before Requesting a Quote
Before contacting the team, it helps to have a short written list of the details that shape any quote. Start with your preferred hire dates, including whether you might need the car a day earlier or later if plans shift. Note who will be driving, along with the licence information the team is likely to ask for, and whether any additional drivers should be added to the booking. Record where you would like the car delivered or whether you would prefer to collect it yourself. If your trip involves passengers, list how many people will travel and roughly how many bags, cases or pushchairs they will bring, since this affects which vehicle group makes sense. Finally, jot down any questions you still have, such as what happens if your return time changes, so nothing is forgotten during the conversation.
Organising a Return Journey with Confidence
Before contacting the team, it helps to have a short written list of the details that shape any quote. Start with your preferred hire dates, including whether you might need the car a day earlier or later if plans shift. Note who will be driving and whether any additional drivers should be added to the booking. Record where you would like the car delivered or whether you would prefer to collect it yourself. If your trip involves passengers, list how many people will travel and roughly how many bags, cases or pushchairs they will bring, since this affects which vehicle group makes sense. Finally, jot down any questions you still have, such as what happens if your return time changes, so nothing is forgotten during the conversation.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















