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.
Mapping out your arrival day
What does the first day look like once you have the car? Sketching an arrival-day itinerary helps you decide how much flexibility the vehicle needs to offer. List each stop in order, note approximate timings, and mark which ones depend on other people, such as a key collection or a scheduled check-in. If the day involves collecting relatives or picking up shopping, add those stops so the full picture is in one place. Where a delivery is being requested, note the address and a contact number for whoever will receive the car. Sharing this rough plan when you enquire gives the team useful context alongside your dates and driver details.
Comparing everyday car sizes
Which size suits your week? Shorter trips with one or two passengers raise one set of questions, while bags, equipment or rear-seat space raise others, so it helps to note your passenger count, the number of bags, and any awkward items such as a folded pushchair or a set of skis with their approximate length. If presentation matters for an occasion, or a larger group is travelling, mention that too. Where drivers vary in height or preference, note that as well. Putting these details in your quote request allows the team to suggest a vehicle group rather than leaving you to work through the list alone.
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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.