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.
Setting Out Your Return Journey
Whether you need the car for a single day or a longer stretch is often the first detail to settle, since return dates shape the whole booking. Note the dates you plan to collect and hand back the vehicle, allowing room for delays if your plans could shift. Record who will be driving and their details, and think about where the car needs to be at each end of the trip. If the return involves a different location, mention that when you enquire. Questions worth asking include which vehicle groups are available for your dates, what delivery or collection options exist, and how changes to the return time would be handled.
Coordinating Several Passengers in One Car
When several people share one car, a short written plan keeps things clear. List each passenger, where they will be picked up or dropped off, and a contact number for each. Note how much luggage everyone is bringing, especially for airport runs, and consider whether the total still suits the car group you have in mind. Agree who carries keys or documents on the day, and share the expected timings with everyone travelling. If plans change mid-journey, knowing who to contact avoids confusion. Before booking, you could ask the team about adding a second driver, the options if your passenger numbers grow, and any details they need for each person on the reservation.
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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.















