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.
Planning Dates for a Longer Stay
Suppose you need a car for an extended visit rather than a quick weekend. Begin by writing the full span of dates, including any days in the middle when the car might sit unused, and note whether your plans could stretch beyond the original end date. Record who will drive and whether more than one driver might be involved. Think about where the car would be kept overnight if that affects your choice of vehicle. When you ask for a quote, share those dates, your driver details and the location where you need the car, then ask which vehicle groups suit longer bookings, what delivery or collection options exist and how an extension would be handled if your stay runs on.
Noting Passengers, Bags and Child Seats
Travelling with children adds a few extra items to your list. Count each child and note their ages, since seat requirements differ, then record how many boosters or child seats you will bring yourself. List the bags you expect, from holdalls to full suitcases, and add any pushchair or travel cot with its folded size if you know it. Decide whether a boot alone would be enough or whether a roof box is on your mind. When you contact the team, share the passenger total, luggage count and any item dimensions, and ask which car groups, from an estate to a people carrier, would be worth considering for your dates.
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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.















