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.
Building a day plan with some slack
One decision worth making early is how structured your itinerary needs to be. If the car is for a day of appointments, list each stop with its address and the time you need to arrive, then consider adding a buffer between engagements in case one runs over. Where the hire covers a weekend or a holiday, note which days involve the longest drives and which are for local errands, since that can influence whether you prefer an automatic or a larger, more relaxed car for the journey. Keep a note of any tickets, booking references or contact numbers for people you are meeting. A written plan also makes it easier to explain your dates and delivery preferences when you request a quote.
Questions to gather before asking for a quote
When you contact the team, having a few details prepared makes the conversation straightforward. Write down the exact dates you need the car, including the time you would like it to start and finish, and the details of every person who will drive it. Note where you would like the car delivered, or whether you would rather collect it, and any parking arrangements at that address. It is also worth listing the number of passengers and roughly how much luggage or equipment is coming along, since a couple with two suitcases has different needs from a family of six with holiday bags. Any remaining questions, such as which vehicle groups are available on your dates, can be raised directly with the team.
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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.















