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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
Writing Down Your Quote Questions
Before contacting the team, take a few minutes to note exactly what you want to ask. List the dates you need the car and any flexibility around them, then record the details of each person who may drive. Note where you would like the vehicle delivered or collected, and think about whether that differs at either end of the hire. Consider adding questions about the vehicle groups available, what is included in the price and how collection works. If you have a preferred type, such as an automatic or an estate, write that down too. Having your questions prepared means the conversation covers everything at once, and you leave with a clear picture of the options rather than needing to call back later.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Families planning a trip have a few extra points to think through when arranging a hire car. Start by listing how many children will travel and their ages, since this affects what seating each one needs. Note how many child seats or boosters you will bring yourself and how much boot space they may take up. Count the bags for the whole party, including pushchairs, toys and any equipment, and record their approximate sizes. Think about where luggage will sit if the boot fills quickly. Ask the team any remaining questions about vehicle groups or delivery arrangements. Keeping this list together means the details are ready when you confirm the booking, and nothing important gets overlooked in the rush to depart.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















