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.
Sharing Your Trip Details with Others
Who else is travelling, and what do they each need? Before requesting a quote, it helps to note every passenger's name, contact number and any preferences worth recording, such as seating requests or drop-off points along the route. If companions are joining partway through the hire, jot down where and when they plan to meet the car. A shared list of dates, pick-up arrangements and driver details keeps everyone working from the same information when you contact the team. You might also record who will be driving on which days, since that detail can affect the vehicle group the team confirms. Any open questions, such as whether a second driver needs adding, are worth listing in advance so nothing is left unanswered when the booking conversation begins.
Listing Luggage and Passenger Numbers
How much will each person bring, and will it all travel together? Write down the number of passengers alongside a simple inventory of bags, cases and any bulky items like pushchairs or golf equipment. Note approximate dimensions and whether anything is awkwardly shaped, since this information helps the team discuss which vehicle options might suit your plans. If children are travelling, record their ages and the seats they will use, and ask whether these need to be supplied with the car. A date-by-date breakdown is useful if luggage varies across the trip, for example when collecting someone partway through. Finish by asking which vehicle groups are available for your dates and what the delivery or collection options would be.
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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.