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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
Deciding What to Pack for a Short Break
Before you request a vehicle, it helps to think through what a short break actually involves. Are you travelling with one soft bag each or a suitcase per person? Will you need coats and boots, or is a change of clothes and a wash bag all that is required? The answers shape the car you ask for: a compact city car suits light packing, while an estate or SUV gives more room for bulkier luggage. Write a list of what is coming with you, including anything unusual such as a guitar, a set of golf clubs or a folded pushchair, and share it with the team alongside your dates. They can then confirm which vehicle group fits your plans.
Travelling With Children and Their Bags
If children are part of the trip, the list grows quickly. Each child may need a car seat, a travel bag, snacks and something to keep them occupied, and pushchairs or travel cots add further bulk. Note how many children are travelling and their ages, since seat requirements change as they grow, and record what you plan to bring for each of them. Ask the team whether child seats can be provided or whether you should supply your own. When you request the car, mention the combined luggage for adults and children together, so the vehicle group reflects the whole party rather than the adults alone. A short written summary keeps the request clear and makes it easier to compare options.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















