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.
Comparing Everyday Car Sizes
If you're weighing up a compact city car against an estate or a people carrier, it helps to list what the journey actually involves before you settle on a group. Note how many people will travel, whether any passengers bring large bags, and whether the route includes anything unusual such as a golf trip or a shopping expedition with bulky purchases. Write down your preferred dates and any flexibility around them, since that can shape which vehicle groups remain open. If you're collecting something on the way home, record the approximate size of the item and who will be there to hand it over. When you ask for a quote, you can then describe each option you're considering and ask which group the team would suggest for your list, keeping the final choice anchored to what you've actually planned.
Planning a Return Journey
Should your trip involve coming back on a different day, or returning with more luggage than you set out with, a few notes made early can keep the booking straightforward. Jot down both outbound and return dates, along with any times you'd prefer to collect or hand back the car. Think about who needs a seat on each leg, since a companion joining only for the return changes your passenger count. If you're bringing back an item bought during the trip, record its rough dimensions and any packaging, and confirm the seller's contact details in case collection arrangements shift. Questions worth raising with the team include whether one booking can cover both legs, which vehicle group suits the fuller return load, and what delivery or collection arrangements are possible at each end.
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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.