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.
Start With Your Driver Details
The first thing to write down is who will be driving and what they prefer. If the main driver has only ever used an automatic, that single note narrows the choice immediately, so state it clearly when you enquire. Record the exact dates and times you need the car, whether the same person drives throughout or another named driver might take a turn, and where you would like the car delivered or collected from. If the trip involves a mix of town driving and longer runs, mention that too, since it may affect which vehicle group suits you. Questions you might ask include whether a preferred model can be requested, how a second driver is added, and what the team needs from you before confirming the booking. Keeping these details in one note makes the quote request quick to complete.
Travelling With Children and Bags
If children are travelling, list their ages and how many child seats or boosters you will bring, alongside the adults' luggage. Note the rough dimensions of anything bulky, such as a pushchair, travel cot or large suitcase, and count the total bags so the team can consider the space you need when confirming a vehicle group. An estate or people carrier may suit a family with several cases, while a compact car might work for a couple with overnight bags, though the choice stays yours to discuss. Record where you are heading and whether you need the car for a fixed period or open-ended dates, and include a contact number for whoever receives the car on the day. Worth asking: how many cases fit behind the seats in each option, and what happens if your plans change after booking.
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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.















