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.
Coordinating Several Passengers
Who is travelling with you, and what does each person need from the car? If more than one passenger is coming along, jot down their names, ages where relevant, and any booster or child seat requirements before you contact us. Decide whether everyone is travelling on the same dates or whether some join part-way through, since this affects how long the car is needed and which vehicle group suits the group. Note where each passenger should be collected and dropped off, including whether an address has steps, a narrow lane or limited parking, so you can raise this when booking. Listing everyone in advance also helps you ask a clearer question about boot space and seat layout for the group.
Packing for a Short Break
What are you taking with you, and how much of it is there? For a short break, it often helps to write a quick list covering suitcases, holdalls, pushchairs, sports kit or walking boots, then note roughly how many bags each traveller contributes. If you have an unusually shaped item, such as a folded pushchair or a set of golf clubs, measure its length, width and height at home and keep the numbers handy. Think about whether anything fragile needs wrapping and whether you would prefer it inside the car rather than the boot. When you request a quote, you can pass these details to the team, along with your chosen dates, so the vehicle group suggested matches both your passengers and your luggage.
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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.