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.
Travelling with Children and Their Bags
If a family holiday is on the cards, the notes you make before asking for a quote can make the booking conversation much simpler. List every passenger along with their ages, since child seats and boosters affect how many people fit comfortably. Count the bags too: suitcases, holdalls, pushchairs and any travel cot, and measure the largest items so you can describe them if asked. Write down the dates and times you need the car, plus where you would like it delivered or collected. If grandparents or friends are joining for part of the trip, keep their contact details to hand. You might then ask which vehicle groups suit your passenger and luggage list and whether your preferred dates are open.
Notes to Gather Before a Work Trip
Suppose the trip is for work rather than a holiday. In that case, a different set of notes comes in handy: the meetings or site visits in your diary, the equipment or samples you plan to carry, and the dimensions of any case or box that will travel with you. Confirm your hire dates early, including any chance the schedule could shift, and note the driver details the team will ask for. If a colleague is meeting you at the end of the journey, record their phone number in case timings change. Useful questions for the quote include which vehicle group matches your load, whether collection or delivery suits your arrival plans, and how the price is confirmed before you commit.
Explore other car hire areas
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.















