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.
Details to Note Before Requesting a Quote
Start by writing down the facts a quote depends on. Note the exact pick-up and return dates, the number of drivers and their licence details, and the address or collection point where the car should be waiting. If your plans involve a specific time, such as an early start or a late return, record that too. Think about the vehicle group you prefer, whether an automatic or a manual, and any reason you might want an estate, SUV or people carrier rather than a compact car. Listing these points before you enquire means you can ask focused questions, compare the answers you receive, and adjust the request if the dates or driver arrangements change.
Travelling with Children and Bags
If children are part of your trip, plan the passenger and luggage lists early. Count how many adults and children will travel, note each child's age, and decide who brings which bags so nothing is assumed on the day. Write down the number of suitcases, holdalls and smaller items, and roughly how big each one is, since a people carrier may suit a family with several cases while a compact car could feel tight. Consider whether you need to arrange child seats yourself and where they will be stored when not in use. Questions worth asking include how much space each vehicle group offers and whether your preferred model is available for your 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.