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.
Working out which car size suits you
If you are weighing up an estate against an SUV or a compact automatic, start by writing down what the car must do each week. Count the regular passengers, note how many bags, pushchairs or sports kits usually travel with you, and record the approximate size of anything bulky that goes in the boot. If the car will carry colleagues or clients occasionally, mention this when you enquire, since an executive saloon or people carrier may be worth considering for those dates. Some drivers prefer automatics to manuals, so flag your preference early. With this list prepared, the team can talk through the available groups and confirm which options match your needs, along with delivery or collection arrangements and the price before you book.
Questions worth asking before requesting a quote
Before asking for a price, it can help to draft the questions you want answered. You might ask which vehicle groups are available on your dates, whether delivery or collection can be arranged at a specific address, and what the driver requirements are for the group you have chosen. Note the exact dates you need the car, the number of named drivers and any preference for an automatic. If your plans include a longer journey, write down the itinerary so you can discuss it if you wish. Keep a record of who you speak to and what was agreed, and ask for confirmation of the vehicle group and price in writing. Any point that remains unclear after the first conversation is worth raising before you commit.
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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.















