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.
Sorting Out Your Arrival-Day Plans
What should the first few hours after landing look like? If your hire starts on arrival day, it helps to sketch a rough order of events before you travel: the time you expect to collect the car, where you are heading next, and any check-in times you are working towards. Write these details in one place so they are easy to share if plans shift. It is also worth noting contact numbers for whoever is receiving you, since delays can happen and a quick message often keeps everything moving. Keep a note of your booking reference too. If anything about the schedule is still undecided, mention it when asking for a quote so the team can advise on dates that leave room to adjust.
Keeping Everyone in the Loop
If several people are travelling together, agree early on who holds which pieces of information. One person might look after the booking details, another the accommodation address, and someone else the list of bags and their owners. A simple shared note works well for this. Decide when the group wants to set off, whether anyone needs collecting en route, and how you will contact each other if plans change while apart. Recording each traveller's name against their luggage helps at busy moments, and noting the delivery or collection point avoids confusion on the day. Where details are still open, such as a final departure time, flag them when you contact the team so nothing is assumed on your behalf.
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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.















