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.
Keeping a Flexible Day Plan
Deciding how firm your itinerary should be is one choice worth settling early. If your day might shift, note the earliest start time and the latest finish you could imagine, then share both when you ask for a quote. A plan that allows for an extra hour here or a detour there can be written down as a simple list of stops, with rough times beside each one. You might also record who needs to be where and when, plus any contact numbers for people meeting you along the way. Keeping this outline loose means changes feel manageable rather than disruptive. The team can then look at your timings alongside the vehicle options before anything is confirmed.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Before requesting a car, it helps to count everyone and everything that will travel with you. Write down each child's age, whether a booster or child seat is needed, and how many bags, pushchairs or other items are coming along. Noting rough sizes for the bulkier pieces, such as a folded buggy or a large suitcase, gives a clearer picture than a simple number. If grandparents or friends are joining part of the journey, add their details to the list too. You could also think about who holds which phone number on the day. Sharing this information when you enquire means the team can discuss suitable vehicle groups with you, and any remaining questions can be raised before the booking is finalised.
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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.















