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.
Setting up a hire for a longer stay
Suppose your visit stretches over several weeks rather than a weekend. In that case, the dates become the first thing to settle, so note the day you want the car from, the day you intend to return it, and any flexibility on either side, since a longer or shorter window may affect which vehicle groups can be confirmed. If the stay involves a work placement, a house sit or an extended family visit, list every driver who might use the car and have their details ready before you ask for a quote. It is also worth stating where the car should be delivered or collected, and asking the team which vehicle groups they can offer for the full period.
Travelling with children and luggage
When children are part of the group, a written passenger and bag list takes most of the guesswork out of choosing a vehicle. Count each adult and child, note the ages of the younger travellers, and record how many suitcases, holdalls, pushchairs and car seats you expect to bring, including approximate dimensions for anything bulky. If you plan to add a roof box or bring your own child seats, mention this when you enquire so the team can confirm what is possible. You might also ask whether the people carrier or estate you have in mind suits your party size, and whether the delivery point you have chosen works for the collection time you need.
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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.















