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.
Booking a Car for a Longer Stay
If the car is needed for several weeks rather than a few days, the first decision is the exact span of dates, including any chance of extending. Note the driver details for everyone who may get behind the wheel and where the car should be delivered or collected at each end of the stay. Consider what will accumulate over the period, from shopping and luggage to equipment for a hobby, and jot down the bulkiest items with rough measurements. Longer hires often invite questions about collection arrangements or vehicle swaps, so write down what matters most to you, such as a particular vehicle group, and raise these points when asking the team for a price.
Mapping Out an Arrival-Day Itinerary
Where the car is booked from the day you land or arrive, list the first three or four things you intend to do. Note the addresses of each stop, the people you are meeting and their contact numbers, and any deadlines such as a shop closing time or a check-in cut-off. If someone is collecting you or handing over keys, record their name and the agreed meeting arrangement. Deciding whether the first drive is straight to accommodation or via a detour helps you set the delivery time sensibly when you enquire. These details can accompany your driver information so the quote reflects the day you have planned.
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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.















