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.
Thinking About Driver Preferences
Note down what matters to each person who will be behind the wheel. Some drivers prefer an automatic, others want a manual, and a few care about seat height or the position of controls. Write these preferences next to the driver details you plan to share, along with the dates each person expects to drive and whether any additional drivers need adding to the booking. If the car will be used for a mix of errands and a longer run, mention that when you ask for a quote, since the team can then discuss which vehicle group fits the plan. It also helps to say where you would like the car delivered or collected from, so those options can be confirmed alongside the price.
Travelling With Children and Bags
Families often carry more than they expect, so a short list made in advance is useful. Count the children travelling, note their ages, and record how many child seats, boosters, pushchairs or travel cots will come along. Add the number of suitcases and any toys or cool bags that usually fill the footwell. If the trip involves a long drive, families sometimes like a spare bag of snacks and entertainment, so include that in your tally. When you contact the team, share the passenger count, the children's ages and the luggage estimate, then ask which vehicle groups they would suggest for your dates. Questions about fitting specific seats are best directed to the team when you request your quote.
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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.















