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.
Organising a Car for a Longer Stay
If your visit stretches over several weeks, the first decision is simply how long you need the car and whether those dates might shift. Write down the start and end dates, any mid-trip gaps where the car would sit unused, and whether you would collect it or have it delivered. It also helps to sketch a rough itinerary: the places you expect to be on which days, and roughly how many miles of driving that involves, even as an estimate. Note who the named drivers will be and their contact details. When you ask for a quote, you can then ask how extensions are handled, what happens if you return the car early, and whether the vehicle group you want can be held while you finalise plans.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Families booking a car often start by counting heads and then counting luggage, and keeping those two lists separate is worth the effort. Note how many adults and children will travel, the ages of the children, and whether any need child seats or boosters. Then list the bags separately: how many suitcases, holdalls and rucksacks, plus items such as a pushchair, travel cot or buggy, with their folded dimensions if you know them. When requesting a quote, ask which vehicle groups suit your passenger count and luggage list, whether seats can be configured differently, and what the arrangements are for adding a child seat. Put both lists in front of the team so they can suggest the right option for your numbers.
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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.