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.
Weighing up your return trip
The first decision is usually between a compact car for a straightforward there-and-back run and something larger if the journey involves passengers or a full boot. Think about how long you will be away and what you will bring home, since a return leg with shopping, equipment or luggage needs more space than the outward journey. Note the dates for both directions at the enquiry stage, including any chance the return might shift, so the team can quote accurately. If the trip involves an airport or a booked connection, working backwards from your deadline helps set the departure time. Mention your preference for manual or automatic early. The team can then confirm which groups suit your dates.
Travelling with several passengers
When more than one person is travelling, agree the passenger list and luggage count before choosing a vehicle group, because a boot that looks generous can fill quickly with four people's bags. Decide who will drive and include their details in the enquiry, particularly if the driving might be shared over a long distance. Talk through seating preferences, such as extra legroom for a taller passenger or space for a child, so nothing important is missed. Setting expectations about pick-up points and departure times avoids delays on the morning itself. If passengers have differing schedules, note where flexibility exists. Passing the full picture to the team helps them suggest a vehicle that fits everyone comfortably for the whole trip.
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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.















