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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
Noting Your Driver and Car Preferences
Begin by writing down the details that will shape your booking. Note the dates you need the car, the driver's details, and whether you prefer a manual or an automatic, since the fleet includes both. Record where the car should be delivered or collected, and think about which vehicle group suits your plans: a compact city car for short local trips, an estate or SUV if you are carrying more, an executive saloon for a formal occasion, or a people carrier for extra passengers. If more than one person might drive, list their details too so the team can confirm what is possible. Finally, note any questions about delivery timing, collection arrangements or vehicle availability so you can raise them when requesting a quote.
Coordinating Passengers Before You Book
If several passengers are travelling with you, a short list of names and numbers helps everything run to plan. Note how many people will be in the car on each day of the hire, since numbers can change between an arrival day and later outings. Ask each passenger what luggage they intend to bring, including large bags, pushchairs or sports equipment, and jot down rough dimensions if an item seems bulky. That information lets the team confirm whether a people carrier or an estate is the sensible choice. Agree where each person will be picked up and dropped off, and keep a copy of those arrangements with you. Any open questions, such as whether a child seat can be accommodated, can be raised with the team before the booking is finalised.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















