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.
Choosing your hire dates and car type
The first decision worth settling is whether an automatic or a manual suits whoever will be behind the wheel, since that single preference narrows the choice considerably. Once you have picked, note the exact dates you would need the car, including whether an early start or a late return matters for your plans. If several people will drive, list each driver's details so the team can confirm what applies before you commit. You might also jot down where the car should be delivered or collected, and whether that changes on any day. If you are unsure which group fits your party, ask the team directly when requesting a quote, and mention any preferences such as boot space or seat numbers so nothing is overlooked.
Planning luggage for a short break
Before requesting a quote, it helps to write a simple list of what each traveller will bring, from suitcases and holdalls to pushchairs or sports gear. Estimating the number of bags per person gives you a rough guide to the space you will want, and noting anything unusually shaped, such as a set of golf clubs or a folded bike, lets the team point you towards a suitable group. You could also record the rough dimensions of the largest item and whether it can be folded or separated. If your plans involve a supermarket stop on the way home or an extra passenger joining partway through, mention that too. Any question about what the car can accommodate is worth raising at the quote stage rather than on the day.
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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.















