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
Will anyone else be travelling with you? If two or more people share the journey, it helps to write down each passenger's name and when they need collecting or dropping off. Note whether their plans are fixed or could shift, since a change of timing might affect the dates you request. Think about how many bags each person expects to bring, including hand luggage, coats and anything bought during the trip. Recording a contact number for every passenger means you can reach them if a pickup point changes or someone is delayed. You might also ask whether the vehicle group you are considering seats everyone with room left for luggage, or whether a people carrier would be the safer request to put to the team when you contact them for a quote.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Travelling with children adds a few extra details worth noting before you request a car. List how many children are coming, their ages, and whether you need to arrange your own child seats or boosters, since you will want to confirm what fits the vehicle you are booking. Count the bags separately from the adults' luggage: pushchairs, travel cots, changing bags and activity packs all take space beyond a standard suitcase. If you can, note roughly how tall and wide the folded pushchair is, as this is often the bulkiest item. It is also sensible to record the journey's timing around naps, meals or school runs so the hire dates you ask about line up with your family's routine. Any remaining questions about seat space can go to the team with your quote request.
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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.