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.
Deciding What to Pack for a Short Break
Start by settling how many nights you will be away, because that single decision shapes everything else on your list. Jot down what each traveller genuinely needs rather than packing on instinct: a rough count of cases, holdalls and any separate items such as a pushchair or a set of golf clubs. Note the rough dimensions of the longest bags before you enquire, since that information helps when discussing vehicle groups. If your plans include shopping on the way home, leave space for that in your estimate. When you contact the team, you can ask which vehicle groups might suit your luggage list, and whether collection or delivery would suit your schedule better, so the quote reflects your actual plans.
Travelling with Children and Their Bags
If children are coming along, their luggage usually multiplies faster than the adults'. Before requesting a quote, list each child's seat, booster, buggy and overnight bag separately so nothing gets folded into a vague total. Note the ages of the children too, since seat requirements differ, and ask the team how to record that information when booking. Think about what each youngster will want within reach during the drive, such as snacks, toys or tablets, and whether those extras need their own small bag. A written list per child helps you spot anything missing before the hire starts. Questions worth raising include whether the chosen car suits your family's configuration and what the arrangement would be for collection or delivery.
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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.















