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.
Keeping your day plan flexible
Start with one firm decision: which commitments on your trip cannot move, and which can. Building the day around fixed appointments leaves room for everything else to shift without causing stress. If you plan to visit several places, order them so that a delay at one does not derail the rest, and identify where you could cut a stop if time runs short. Leave gaps between activities rather than scheduling back-to-back, and keep the addresses of alternative options in case plans change on the day. A flexible outline also makes life easier if you decide to extend a stop you are enjoying, which is half the point of travelling at your own pace.
Travelling with more than one passenger
How many people will be in the car, and what are they each bringing? Agreeing this before you enquire helps match the vehicle to the trip. Count every occupant, including anyone joining partway through the day, and tally the bags, coats and other items that travel with them. Ask passengers about their preferences too, such as a need for extra legroom on a longer leg or space for a child seat. Where the group is mixed ages, plan the seating so conversation flows and nobody spends hours cramped beside the luggage. Sharing these details with the team helps them confirm a suitable vehicle group for your Troon booking.
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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.















