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.
What to Write Down Before Requesting a Quote
Before you contact the team, it helps to have a short written list in front of you. Note the dates you want the car, including any flexibility on the start or end day, and the name and details of the driver or drivers who will be behind the wheel. Record where you need the vehicle delivered or whether you would prefer to collect it, and jot down the rough number of passengers and bags you expect. If you already know your preferred body style, such as an estate or a people carrier, add that too. Finally, write out any open questions you still have, whether about vehicle groups, delivery windows or the booking process itself, so nothing gets forgotten during the conversation.
Keeping a Day Plan That Can Flex
A written itinerary for your hire period does not have to be fixed to the minute. Start by listing each day in order with the appointments, visits or errands attached to them, then mark which entries are firm commitments and which could shift if circumstances change. If some travellers will join for only part of the trip, note when they arrive and leave so the passenger count stays accurate. Think about how many bags each person brings and whether anything oversized, like sports gear or a folded pushchair, needs a mention when you choose the vehicle. Where a day involves picking someone up, record their contact details so you can confirm timing on the day. A plan with a little slack leaves room to adjust without starting again.
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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.















