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.
Sharing Your Trip Details with Companions
Will everyone travelling have the same information about the journey? Before you contact us, it helps to agree the basics with your companions: which dates the car is needed, who the named driver or drivers will be, and where the vehicle should be collected from or delivered to. If friends or family members are joining, ask each person to confirm their availability for the whole hire period rather than assuming, since plans often shift once others get involved. Note down any preferences, such as a passenger who needs extra legroom or someone who can only travel in an automatic. Having this written list ready means one clear conversation with the team, fewer back-and-forth emails, and a booking that reflects what the whole group actually needs.
Coordinating More Than One Passenger
When several passengers are involved, a little groundwork avoids confusion later. Compile a simple list of everyone travelling, including full names and a contact number for each, so the driver can reach people if timings change on the day. Consider the luggage each person will bring; a suitcase per traveller adds up quickly, and the total affects which vehicle group suits you best. Ask companions whether they have bulky items such as sports kit or musical instruments, and record approximate dimensions if possible. Agree where each passenger will be picked up and dropped off, and collect the address and phone number for whoever is receiving anyone at the far end. Passing these details to the team alongside your dates helps them confirm the right car.
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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.















