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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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.
Keeping a flexible plan for your days
Before settling on hire dates, it helps to sketch how each day of your trip might unfold. If you expect to visit several places in one day, note the order and roughly how long you plan to spend at each stop, since this record gives the team a clearer picture when you ask for a quote. You might also decide whether a single continuous hire period suits you or whether separate days would work better, and mention both options when you enquire. Where a friend or relative needs to receive the car or meet you partway, write down their name and contact number so the details are ready. Finally, list any open questions, such as delivery arrangements at your chosen address, and send them together with your dates.
Listing bags before a short break
If your break involves a suitcase each plus a pushchair or set of golf clubs, it is worth writing the full list before requesting a quote. Note how many bags each traveller will bring, whether any case is a large or cabin size, and the rough dimensions of anything unusually shaped, such as a folded buggy or a bicycle box. You can then pass these figures on with your preferred dates and see what the team suggests. Where someone in your party is collecting a bag from another traveller partway through the trip, keep that person's contact details handy in case timings change. It also helps to note whether you would like collection or delivery, and to ask any remaining questions about vehicle groups before you confirm the booking.
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Things to check 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.















