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.
Packing for a Short Break
The first choice many travellers make is how many cases to bring and whether anything bulky, such as a pushchair or set of golf clubs, is coming along. Write down each bag with its rough size, then note who is responsible for it. If two people share one large suitcase, that belongs on the list as a shared item rather than a personal one. Once the list is drafted, compare it against the vehicle group being considered and ask the team whether the boot shape suits hard cases or soft bags. It is also worth noting whether anyone plans to shop before returning the car, since an extra bag or two can change the picture. Any question about storage at your accommodation should go to the accommodation itself, not the hire team.
Choosing Around Driver Preferences
Before requesting a quote, it helps to agree among drivers who will actually be behind the wheel and on which days. Some drivers prefer an automatic; others are content with a manual. Note each driver's licence details, dates they will drive, and any preference for a higher seating position or extra legroom on longer stretches. If one driver handles the motorway sections and another the town driving, say so when enquiring, because it may influence the vehicle group discussed. Also record where the car needs collecting from or being delivered to, and a contact number for whoever receives it. Finally, list any open questions, such as whether a child seat is needed, so nothing is left to the last minute.
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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.















