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.
Write Down What a Quote Needs
Before requesting a quote, gather the details that let the team give you a precise answer. Start with your preferred dates, including both start and end, plus a note of whether those are fixed or could shift by a day. Record who will be driving and any licence information they may be asked for, along with where you would like the car delivered or collected from. Note the number of passengers and roughly how many bags each person expects to bring, since this shapes which vehicle group makes sense. Write down any questions you want answered before booking, such as what the price covers, how delivery is arranged and whether a different group would change the quote. Keeping this list in one place means nothing gets forgotten when you get in touch.
Travelling with Children and Bags
If children are part of your group, it is worth listing their ages and the equipment travelling with them, such as child seats, boosters or pushchairs. Note the folded dimensions of each item where you can, because a written measurement is easier to discuss than a rough guess. Count the adults and older children separately, then tally the bags, including hand luggage, so the total matches your passenger list. If grandparents or friends are joining for part of the trip, decide in advance whether they need space on the same day or only later in the week. Where a school run, club visit or family meal sits in the middle of your plans, write the timing next to the relevant day so the schedule stays clear when you confirm 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.