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.
Packing Lists for a Short Break
The date is usually the first thing to fix, and the second is deciding what actually needs to travel with you. Before requesting a car, draft a packing list for everyone going away, splitting it into suitcases, soft bags and loose items such as coats, cool boxes or a folded pushchair. Note the rough size of the largest case and count the total number of bags, since a boot that swallows two large suitcases may behave differently with four small ones and a set of golf clubs. If you are taking a bike rack, roof box or child seat, add those to the list as well. Keep the tally with your travel dates and ask the team any open questions about vehicle groups or collection arrangements when you request a quote.
Getting Ready for a Work Trip
A work trip asks for slightly different preparation, and it begins with the itinerary rather than the suitcase. Write down each appointment, its location and the time you need to arrive, then work backwards to decide when you need the car and on which days. List what you are carrying, whether that is sample cases, display boards, tool bags or a laptop and overnight bag, and note the dimensions of the largest item so nothing is left to assumption. Record the driver details required for the booking and where you would prefer to collect or receive the vehicle. If a client or colleague expects you at a specific time, note their contact number in case plans shift. Share the schedule and your questions with the team when you ask for a quote.
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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.















