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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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 Car for a Longer Stay
If you are staying somewhere for an extended period, a few decisions are worth settling before you request a quote. Work out the exact pick-up and return dates, including whether an early start or late return might be needed, and note the address where the car should be delivered or collected. Think about how your plans might shift: if there is a chance the stay could run longer, ask the team how changes to dates are handled. Consider whether you will need space for shopping, equipment or extra passengers partway through the trip, and jot down the rough number of bags you expect at each end. Any questions about extending or adjusting the arrangement can go into your initial enquiry.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Should children be joining the journey, it helps to list their ages and the equipment that comes with them, such as child seats, boosters, pushchairs and travel cots. Note the dimensions of each item where you can, since folded pushchairs vary considerably, and count the suitcases or holdalls the adults will bring. This information lets you discuss which vehicle group suits your situation and whether there are open questions about seat fittings that you should raise before booking. Decide in advance who will be responsible for the children's luggage at each end of the trip, and whether any bags need to stay accessible during the drive. Sharing these details with the team when you ask for a price keeps the conversation straightforward.
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Things to check 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.















