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.
Travelling With Children and Their Bags
If children are part of your trip, their details deserve a place on your planning list alongside everything else. Note how many are travelling and their ages, since this may affect what you need to bring and which vehicle group you enquire about. Count the bags, pushchairs, car seats and any toys or equipment, and record the rough size of the bulkiest items so you can share this when asking for a quote. Ask whether any child needs extra stops during the journey and build these into your draft itinerary. If grandparents or friends are collecting the children at the far end, keep their contact details written down. Passing the full passenger and luggage picture to the team lets them respond with a considered suggestion rather than guesswork.
Sharing the Trip Plan With Companions
When several people are travelling together, a shared outline of the day helps everyone know what to expect. Draft the itinerary with departure time, planned stops, arrival window and any activities booked, then send it to each companion and invite corrections before you finalise the hire dates. Ask everyone to confirm their luggage, from weekend bags to sports equipment, and note who is responsible for bringing shared items. Record where each person needs to be dropped off if the party splits at the end, along with a contact number for anyone meeting you. Once the plan is settled, share the key details with the team, including passenger numbers and bag counts, and ask any remaining questions about vehicle groups 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.















