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.
Picking a suitable car
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.
Notes to Make Before Requesting a Car
Before contacting the team, it helps to write down a few basics about the person who will be behind the wheel. Preferences worth recording include whether an automatic or manual gearbox is wanted, how many seats the journey will realistically need, and whether the driver has a strong view on size, perhaps favouring something compact for tighter roads or a larger model for longer stints. Note the exact hire dates, any flexibility around them, and the address where the car would be collected or delivered. If more than one driver might use the car, listing their details at this stage can shape the enquiry. Jotting these points down turns a vague request into something the team can respond to with a suitable vehicle group and a price, without leaving gaps to fill later.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Families often find that the luggage question deserves as much attention as the car itself. If children are travelling, count their seats, boosters or pushchairs alongside the adult suitcases, and think about how the numbers change on the return leg if shopping or equipment comes back with you. A short written list, rough dimensions for the bulkiest items such as a buggy or a travel cot, and a note of who is responsible for which bag can all be shared when asking for a quote. It is also worth deciding whether the boot needs to hold everything at once or whether some items can sit with passengers. These details remain open questions for the hirer to settle, and recording them early gives the team a clearer picture of the vehicle group to suggest.
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Last checks 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.