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.
Heading away with children and bags
Should the trip involve younger travellers, it is worth listing what each child needs before you enquire. Note ages, seat or booster requirements, and whether you are bringing a pushchair, travel cot or car seat of your own. Count the bags too, separating holdalls from suitcases and recording the size of anything bulky like a golf bag or a set of skis. These details help the team talk through vehicle groups in general terms, though questions about whether a specific item fits are best asked directly when you request a quote. Also think about who sits where, whether anyone needs frequent stops, and whether luggage will travel with you the whole time or only part of the journey.
Getting ready for a work trip
A work journey often has tighter details to pin down than a holiday. Confirm the dates, including whether the car is needed early in the morning or late at night, and note where you will collect or drop it off. List the passengers joining you, their roles and contact numbers, and any equipment travelling alongside, such as display materials, samples or tool cases, with rough dimensions for the larger pieces. If a client or colleague is receiving you at the other end, keep their name and number handy. Record the itinerary in order, including any meetings or stops, so the hire dates cover the full schedule. Any open questions about vehicle choice can go to the team with your quote request.
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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.















