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 Trip Details With Companions
Who else will be in the car, and what do they need? Before you ask for a quote, it helps to note every passenger by name, along with any luggage, child seats, sports kit or shopping each person expects to bring. If a companion is bringing a folded pushchair or a set of golf clubs, measure it and record the dimensions so the team can consider the boot space in the vehicle group you choose. Share your draft dates with the group early, since one person's work commitment can shift the whole booking. You might also decide who the main contact should be and pass their number to the hire team, so any queries about delivery or collection reach one place rather than several.
Planning a Return Journey
What happens after the trip? If you are planning a return run, write down both dates and any gap between them, because that may affect which hire period the team quotes. Note where the car will start and finish each leg, whether that is your home, a station car park or a friend's driveway, and record the preferred handover times. Think about what you will carry back: a boot full of holiday luggage needs different space to a single overnight bag. If someone else is collecting the vehicle at the end, add their name and phone number to your notes. When you request a price, ask whether the return arrangements can be included in one booking or whether two separate hires would be needed, and keep the answers together.
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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.















