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.
Listing Your Luggage Before Booking a Car
An early decision worth making is how much you plan to take, because the answer may influence whether you ask about a compact city car or something larger. Write out a packing list for every traveller, including holdalls, suitcases, pushchairs and sports equipment, and note roughly how big each item is. If you are travelling with children, remember car seats and where they will sit. Anything that will not fold, such as a set of golf clubs or a bicycle box, deserves its own line on the list. Keep the total somewhere visible, then share it with the team when you enquire about the dates, driver details and delivery or collection arrangements, so they can confirm a suitable vehicle group and price.
Sketching an Arrival-Day Itinerary
If the break involves a ferry, a hotel check-in or a family gathering, map out the first few hours before you travel. Note the times you need to arrive at each stop, who is expecting you, and a phone number for the person at the other end in case anything runs late. Think about whether you will want to shop for groceries on the way, and whether that adds bags to your luggage count. It can also help to decide in advance which driver will handle the first leg if several people are sharing the wheel. Bring your draft itinerary with you when you discuss the hire, since any timing constraints may shape the delivery or collection options the team can confirm for you.
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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.















