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.
Comparing Sizes for Your Trip
Say you are deciding between a compact automatic and an estate for a weekend away. Thinking through the passenger count and bag list first gives you a clearer basis for choosing. You might list each traveller, the cases or holdalls they expect to bring and any extras like a pushchair, bike rack or walking gear. Noting the approximate dimensions of bulky items helps when describing your needs. An SUV or people carrier could come into play if the numbers climb, while an executive saloon might appeal for a formal occasion. Rather than guessing, you can put these details to the team, who will confirm the vehicle group that matches. Your own notes on dates and destination preferences also shape the enquiry.
Sketching an Arrival-Day Itinerary
Should you be collecting the car on the day you travel, a rough itinerary for that morning can be drafted before you book. You might note the handover time you would prefer, the order of any last-minute errands and the time you need to set off. If companions are joining partway through the trip, record their names, contact numbers and joining points so nothing gets missed. Deciding between delivery and collection is another choice you can make once you know how the day runs. All of this stays in your hands to arrange, and any questions about vehicle groups, handover options or price can be raised with the team when you send your dates and driver details through for a quote.
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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.















