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.
Drafting an arrival-day itinerary
What happens on the day you arrive? If the car is being collected or delivered on your first day, sketch a simple itinerary that lists each planned stop, the addresses involved and the times you expect to be there. Note whether the vehicle is needed straight away or only later in the day, since that may shape your pick-up arrangements. Write down contact numbers for anyone meeting you, and record where you plan to park or keep the car overnight if that has already been decided. If the day includes a connection, an appointment or a check-in time, add these to the same list so nothing depends on memory. Anything still undecided can simply be marked as open and raised with the team when you confirm.
Questions worth asking before a quote
What should you ask about before requesting a quote? Begin by writing down your dates, noting whether they are fixed or could shift by a day, and the details of everyone who expects to drive. List the type of vehicle you have in mind, whether that is an automatic, an estate or a people carrier, along with any features that matter to your trip. Note where you would like the car delivered or collected from, and ask what the options are if those arrangements need to change. Questions worth raising include what is included in the quoted price, how extensions or earlier returns are handled, and who to contact during the hire period. Keeping this list with your booking notes means every answer is recorded in one place.
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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.















