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.
Packing sensibly for a short break
The first decision is usually how much you plan to take with you. A short break with one shared suitcase is a very different proposition from a family trip with a pram, cool bag and a set of golf clubs. Think about the bags you expect, including anything you might bring back, and mention the rough total when you enquire. It is also worth considering how often you will need to reach the boot during the trip, since regular stops change how you want luggage arranged. Sharing these details with the team helps them suggest a vehicle group that matches reality rather than guesswork, and avoids arriving to find everything will not fit.
Choosing around the driver's preferences
Ask the main driver what they actually like behind the wheel before settling on a vehicle group. Some drivers want an automatic, others prefer a manual, and a few have strong feelings about seating position or how a car handles on longer runs. If more than one person will share the driving, gather everyone's preferences and see where they overlap. Mention these points when you enquire, alongside the driver details, because a car that suits the people driving it makes every journey more pleasant. Preferences are easy to accommodate when they are stated at the start, and the team can factor them into the vehicle group they confirm along with delivery or collection arrangements.
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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.















