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.
Choosing what to pack for a short break
The first decision is usually how much you plan to bring, so settle that before deciding on a vehicle group. A couple travelling light for a weekend may find a smaller car entirely workable, whereas a family with suitcases, boots and a pushchair will want more room for the return journey, when bags always seem to multiply. Lay out what you intend to take and picture it in the boot. Mention your luggage estimate when you enquire, since it helps the team suggest a body style that suits the trip. Note your departure day and return day clearly too.
Travelling with children and bags
When children are part of the group, plan the packing around their needs as well as your own. Count the bags, any travel cots or booster seats and the small items that tend to fill footwells, then describe this load to the team when asking about vehicles. Think about journey length and how often you expect to stop, because that shapes how you arrange things inside the car on the day. If your dates are fixed around school holidays or a family event, say so at the outset. The team can then check the arrangements that fit your plans. Make a short note of any preferences that are essential and those you could change if another vehicle group is discussed.
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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.















