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.
Working Around Driver Preferences
What do the people behind the wheel actually want? Before requesting a quote, ask each named driver about their preferences, such as whether they favour an automatic or a manual, whether they have views on vehicle size, and whether any of them would rather avoid certain types of car. Record these preferences alongside the driver details the team will need, and note which requests are firm and which are flexible. If more than one person expects to drive, listing them all at the enquiry stage avoids follow-up questions later. You might also note the dates each driver is available, in case the schedule needs adjusting. Where preferences conflict, decide in advance which ones take priority, and mention any unresolved points when you contact the team.
Planning the Journey Back
The return leg is easy to overlook once the outward plans are settled, yet it deserves its own note. Write down the expected return date and time, who will be driving back, and whether the car needs to be returned to the same point it was collected from. If passengers are being dropped off at different addresses, list those stops in order, and consider agreeing a fallback time in case the day runs long. Where the itinerary is still loose, note which parts are fixed and which might move, as this helps when discussing vehicle groups and collection options. Any questions about return arrangements can be gathered and asked together when you request a quote from 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.















