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.
Choosing a Car for a Short Break
Before anything else, decide how many people and bags will travel with you, since that single decision narrows the vehicle groups worth considering. Write down each case or rucksack with its approximate dimensions, then note whether anyone needs extra legroom or a child seat. If you expect to bring back more than you take, perhaps shopping or gifts, mention this when you enquire so the team can weigh it against the estate or people carrier options. Keep your travel dates firm where possible, including the return time, since quotes rest on exact days. Where you collect or drop off the car also shapes the arrangement, so record the address in advance. Any remaining questions, such as fuel arrangements or cross-border travel, can be raised with the team when you request a quote.
Organising a Longer Stay
A car booked for several weeks invites a different sort of preparation from a weekend away. Start by listing every journey you anticipate, including routine trips you might otherwise overlook, and estimate how many passengers and how much luggage each one involves. Longer stays often mean bulkier items such as suitcases, pushchairs or sports gear, so measuring those before you call helps the team suggest whether an estate or SUV suits your plans. Confirm your start and end dates early, and note any chance the stay could extend, since that affects the booking. Record who will drive and where the car should be delivered, along with a contact number for someone at the property if relevant. Questions about what happens if plans change are worth asking before you commit.
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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.















