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.
Questions Worth Asking Before a Quote
Before contacting us for a price, it can pay to write down the questions you want answered. Common ones include whether a particular vehicle group is available for your dates, whether the car can be delivered to your address or another point you have in mind, and what happens if your plans change and the dates need to shift. Note the driver details you will supply, such as who will be driving and how long they have held a licence, since these affect which options the team can confirm. You might also ask whether an automatic or a specific body style, such as an estate or people carrier, suits your needs for the period. Keeping these questions in one list means the conversation covers everything at once, and any points the team cannot confirm straight away can be flagged for follow-up.
Travelling With Children and Bags
If young passengers are coming along, there are practical details worth recording early. Note how many children are travelling, their ages and whether you will bring your own child seats or boosters, including how many. Alongside this, list the bags each traveller expects, from cabin-sized cases to larger holdalls, and note any items with unusual shapes, such as a pushchair or travel cot, along with rough dimensions if you have them. Write down the dates you need the car and where you would like it delivered or collected. With this information to hand, you can raise open questions with the team, such as whether a people carrier or an estate suits your group, and whether the vehicle group you prefer can be confirmed for your chosen dates.
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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.