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.
Finding a car to suit the trip
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.
Planning a Short Break Packing List
Before choosing a vehicle, it is worth drafting a packing list that reflects the whole trip rather than just the first evening. Decide whether you will take one large suitcase each or several smaller bags, and note the rough dimensions of anything awkward such as a folding bike, a cool box or a set of golf clubs. If the break involves shopping on the way home, leave a line on the list for the extra bags that usually follow. Comparing this list against the passenger count gives you a sense of the space you are asking about. When you contact the team, the list can be discussed alongside the dates so the right vehicle group and delivery or collection options are considered.
Travelling With Children and Their Bags
Families often carry more than expected, so a separate note for child-related items is worth making. Count the seats or boosters required, along with pushchairs, travel cots, high chairs or bedding that may come too. Record the folded size of the pushchair and whether the cot comes apart, since these details matter when space is being assessed. Note how many children will travel on each day of the trip, in case the numbers vary between the outward and return legs. It can also help to write down nap times or activity plans so the itinerary stays realistic. These are choices you can settle in advance, and they give the team clear information when confirming a vehicle.
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What to confirm on the phone
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.















