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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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.
Matching the car to your everyday journeys
If most of your driving involves short town trips with one or two occupants, a compact car or an automatic may cover everything you need. If you regularly carry passengers, shopping or a boot full of luggage, an estate or a people carrier gives more room to work with. Think about the car parks you use, the kind of journeys you make most often, and whether anyone travelling prefers an automatic gearbox. Preferences like air conditioning, child seats or extra boot space are worth raising at the outset. Tell the team what a typical day behind the wheel looks like, and they can suggest a vehicle group that matches, with alternatives if your first choice is taken.
Planning ahead for a longer stay
If you need a car for several weeks rather than a weekend, the details you provide matter more, not less. Explain how long you expect to keep the vehicle, whether your dates could shift, and where it will be parked between journeys. Longer hires often involve a mix of trips, so describe the full range, from errands to airport runs, rather than the first journey alone. Ask about the terms that apply to extended periods, including how mileage is handled and what happens if you need the car for an extra day or two. The team can then set out the options clearly before you commit to anything.
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Things to check 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.















