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.
Sharing Your Trip Details With Companions
Who else will be travelling in the car, and what do they each need? If you are sharing the journey with family members, friends or colleagues, it helps to agree the basics before you request a quote. Write down the number of passengers, the date and rough times, and whether anyone has a preference for particular seating or extra space. Note each person's bags, including whether anyone is bringing a large suitcase, sports equipment or bulky items, along with approximate dimensions. If companions are being collected or dropped off at different addresses, list those contact details so arrangements stay clear. Sharing this summary with everyone beforehand gives each traveller the chance to correct anything, and it gives you a single, accurate record to pass to the team when confirming dates, driver details and where the car is needed.
Choosing Around Driver Preferences
Which of your group will actually drive, and what does each driver prefer? Before settling on a vehicle group, ask everyone who might take the wheel whether they favour an automatic or a manual, and whether anyone would feel uneasy with a larger car or an unfamiliar layout. Record each driver's details in advance, since the team will need them when confirming the booking. Think about the trip as a whole: if several drivers are sharing long stretches, their preferences may point toward a particular group from the compact city cars through to the estates, SUVs, executive saloons and people carriers on offer. If someone insists on an automatic, note that clearly. Where preferences conflict, decide which matters most for the dates planned. Any questions about what each group includes can be raised with the team before you book.
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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.















