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.
Planning a Car for a Longer Stay
If your visit stretches over several weeks, it helps to settle the full date range before requesting a quote. Note the day you would like the car to start and the day you plan to return it, including any chance the schedule might shift, so the team can look at options that cover the whole period. Think about how many drivers will be listed and whether each person's details are ready to pass on. It is also worth deciding whether collection or delivery suits your routine and where the handover point would be. Writing down these particulars in advance leaves fewer questions open and makes the enquiry easier to answer.
Travelling with Children and Bags
When a family trip is on the cards, a written list of passengers and luggage keeps the enquiry straightforward. Count the adults, children and any child seats you expect to bring, then estimate the number of suitcases, holdalls and pushchairs. If you can measure the larger bags or note their rough sizes, include those figures with your request. Consider whether the boot needs to swallow a pram as well as the weekly shopping, and mention any preference for an estate or a people carrier. The team can then confirm which vehicle group matches your passenger and bag list before anything is booked.
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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.















