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.
Planning Out and Back on the Same Booking
Choosing between a one-way route and a round trip is one of the first decisions for a return journey. If you are driving out and back on different days, write down both dates and the times you expect to travel, since the gap between them affects the booking. Note the addresses at each end and whether the car can be returned to the same spot or collected from elsewhere. Count the passengers and bags travelling in each direction, since extra purchases on the way home can change the space you need. Record a contact number for whoever is expecting you at the destination. Raise any questions about collection timing, luggage space and vehicle group when you ask for a quote.
Matching the Car to Driver Preferences
Driver preferences often decide the vehicle group as much as passenger numbers do. Check whether every named driver is happy with a manual gearbox or whether an automatic is needed, and note any preference for higher seating, such as an SUV, or extra legroom in an executive saloon. If two people will share the driving, list both sets of driver details so the team can confirm the arrangement. Think about who struggles with parking in tight spots, as a compact city car may suit them for part of the trip. Note where the car will be kept overnight if that varies during the hire. All of these points can go into your enquiry alongside the dates and delivery location, giving the team a fuller picture before quoting.
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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.















