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.
Planning a Return Journey
If the trip involves driving out and coming back on different days, note both dates clearly before you enquire. A hire that starts on a Friday morning and ends on a Sunday evening is a different request from a same-day return, so record the exact times if you know them. Consider whether the car should be collected from one point and returned to another, and write down the addresses involved. List the passengers travelling in each direction, since numbers sometimes differ on the way back. Note your bags for both legs, including anything acquired during the trip, and give rough dimensions for bulky items. When you ask for a quote, include these details plus any questions about delivery or collection so the team can confirm the right vehicle group and price.
Organising a Longer Stay
Where the car is needed for an extended period, a written outline of the stay helps shape the conversation. Begin with the start and end dates, then note any point at which the itinerary might change, such as a weekend away in the middle of the booking. Record who will drive, since additional named drivers are worth mentioning at the outset. Think about luggage for the whole stay, not just the first week, and list anything large with approximate measurements. If the car is being delivered, note the address and a contact number for whoever will receive it, and do the same for collection at the end. Asking the team about vehicle groups such as estates or people carriers, alongside your dates and driver details, gives you a clearer basis for the quote.
Explore other car hire areas
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.















