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.
Coordinating several passengers for one hire
Who is travelling, and when do they need to be somewhere? Settle those two questions before anything else. Ask each passenger to confirm their dates, preferred pickup spot and a mobile number you can pass on if plans shift. Write a simple list of names alongside the times they join or leave the trip, because a part-filled itinerary changes what you ask for. If someone is being met at the other end, record the recipient's name and contact details too. Note where each person's bags will go and whether any item is an awkward shape. When you request a quote, share the passenger list, the itinerary and your dates so the team can confirm the vehicle group, delivery or collection options and price before you book.
Travelling with children and bags
Could a family trip involve more luggage than you first expect? It often can, so a written list helps. Count the children, note their ages if child seats matter to you, and list every bag, pushchair or booster you plan to bring. Record rough dimensions for the bulkiest items rather than guessing, and note which pieces belong to which child. Think through the itinerary as well: the days you travel, any stops on the way and who collects you at the end. If someone will receive the car or the children at the destination, keep their contact details to hand. Share the full bag list, the dates and the driver details when asking for a quote, and the team will confirm the right vehicle group and price.
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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.















