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.
Travelling with Children and Bags
Should children be part of your trip, it pays to sort out their seating and luggage before you ask about a car. List how many children are coming, their ages, and whether you are bringing your own child seats or boosters, noting the type of each one. Count the bags as well, and jot down anything unusually shaped, such as a pushchair, a travel cot or a set of skis, with rough dimensions if you can. Think about which items you will want during the journey and which can go in the boot, and keep those lists separate. When you contact the team, mention the passenger numbers, the child seat arrangements and your luggage total, and ask any questions you have about vehicle groups before confirming your booking.
Organising a Longer Stay
When a hire spans a week or more, the details you record at the start matter more, so begin with a clear set of dates covering travel out, the stay itself and the return. Write down your accommodation address and a contact number there, in case the delivery or collection arrangements need to be discussed with someone at the property. List the luggage you expect to accumulate during the trip, including anything you plan to buy, and note whether you will need space for it on the way back. Check with your accommodation about parking or access arrangements, as those questions sit with them. When you request a quote, share the full date range, the delivery point and your expected luggage, and ask what else the team needs to know.
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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.















