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.
Travelling with Children and Their Bags
If you are setting off with young passengers, it helps to write the details down before you request a quote. Note the travel dates, how many children and adults are coming, and whether you need child seats or boosters, including their type. Count the bags as well, and jot down anything bulky such as a pushchair or travel cot, with rough dimensions if you have them. A short itinerary, including planned stops, lets you picture how long each stretch of the journey will be. If grandparents or friends are joining for part of the trip, list who travels on which day. Any question about which vehicle group suits a family load can go to the team alongside the rest of your details.
Sharing Your Trip Details with Companions
Once the outline of your journey is settled, sending the same information to everyone travelling avoids confusion later. A simple message covering the pick-up date, the planned route and an estimated return time gives each person the same picture. If someone is being collected on the way, include their address and a contact number so arrangements can be adjusted if plans shift. Passengers can also confirm their own luggage, since a bag added at the last moment changes what you are carrying. Where a companion is meeting you at an endpoint rather than travelling throughout, note their expected arrival window too. When you ask for a quote, the team can then answer questions about seating and space using a complete and accurate passenger and bag list.
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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.















