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.
How the right vehicle is confirmed
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.
Coordinating More Than One Passenger
Travelling with several people in one booking? The most useful starting point is a simple list of who is going, when each person needs to be picked up or dropped off, and how much luggage belongs to each traveller. Note whether anyone is joining partway through the journey or heading home separately, since these details shape which vehicle group makes sense for your dates. A people carrier or a large estate may suit a family with several cases, while a compact car could work if passengers are travelling light. Write down each person's contact number too, so any change of plan on the day can be passed along quickly. When you ask for a quote, include the full passenger count, the approximate number of bags and whether anyone needs extra space for equipment.
Packing for a Short Break
Heading away for a few nights? Before requesting a vehicle, sketch out what everyone plans to bring, including coats, toiletry bags, pushchairs, sports gear or anything with awkward dimensions. Measure or estimate the largest items, such as a folded pram or a set of golf clubs, and keep that figure with your notes, because it gives the team something concrete to work with when suggesting a group. Consider whether you will return with more than you left with, perhaps after shopping or visiting family, and mention this when enquiring. Also note the dates and the delivery or collection point you would prefer, plus a contact number for whoever will receive the car. Any early questions about boot space or roof rails can be raised with the team before booking.
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Things to check 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.















