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.
Choosing Between Everyday Car Sizes
If you are weighing up whether a compact car will cover the trip or something larger is worth requesting, start by listing who is travelling and what each person expects to bring. A couple with one shared suitcase has different requirements from a family of five with pushchairs and sports gear, so the passenger count and bag list are the two details worth writing down first. It also helps to note the longest or most awkward item, such as a set of golf clubs or a folded pram, along with its approximate dimensions. When you contact the team for a quote, you can share these notes, mention your preferred dates, and ask which vehicle groups would suit the load you have described.
Travelling With Children and Their Bags
Should children be part of the journey, there are a few extra details worth gathering before you request a quote. Count the child seats or boosters you intend to use, note their type, and record how many cabin bags and hold-sized cases the family will carry in total. If a pushchair is coming along, measure it folded so you can pass on the figures. It may also be worth confirming with anyone meeting you at the other end, so you have a contact name and number to share if asked. Questions you might put to the team include whether a particular group takes the seats you plan to bring and which options exist for collection or delivery on your chosen 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.















