Hire the Best People Carrier
Posted by admin+ at 19 November, at 23 : 46 PM Print
Renting a cheap MPV abroad is now a very popular choice for people holidaying abroad with a wide choice of people carriers, minivans and seven seaters available at airports across the world. To decide on the people carrier best suited to you, you will need to consider the number of people in your party and of course the amount of luggage you need to transport. You may want to hire one of the many diesel versions of people carrier which are now widely available, diesel giving far better mileage at the expense of engine noise within the cabin.
If you are organized and manage to book a vehicle well in advance then you are guaranteed to get the best price available, it’s a bit like booking cheap flights, the sooner you book the cheaper the price. Hiring a people carrier is straightforward now with many websites offering price comparison booking engines, so make use of these. When you’re researching your people carrier hire, remember that many suppliers will have different terms and conditions, and to save yourself any hassle, you’d be well advised to read the small print. One of the classic ways of catching people for more cash is to have a policy that states you must bring the car back with an empty fuel tank, and of course many people fill the people carrier with fuel when they get back to the airport.
For complete peace of mind, take out insurance excess cover as many companies charge exorbitant excesses if you do have an accident. Below we will look at some of the more popular people carriers, MTVs, minivans and SUVs which are on the hire market today.
VW Touran Compact 7 Seater.
Still right towards the top of our list, the Volkswagen Touran is a great all round people carrier. Inside, the Volkswagen Touran is roomy and quiet, there is terrific versatility in the seating arrangement, and plenty of space for luggage. With great all round insulation, there is very little wind noise when driving the Touran, however, the diesel engines are a bit noisier than the petrol versions.
Practicality and versatility are without doubt the VW Touran’s strong points. The third row of seats fold down to create additional luggage room and there are around 39 storage points inside the car.
SEAT Alhambra – Excellent All Rounder.
The SEAT Alhambra has a smooth and refined ride, with great comfort levels and is cheaper to run than many of its competitors. Performance is decent with an excellent selection of engines across the range. Inside the cabin, passengers have plenty of room and the cabin is well laid out. There’s plenty of room for baggage, and overall it’s a very pleasant experience. Looking for negatives, it’s such a big MPV, parking can be a problem. The back seats can be a bit tricky to fold away but there aren’t many faults to point out on the Alhambra. However, a few small niggles are more than compensated by the money you’ll save on hiring this car.
Ford Galaxy – Still Going Strong.
The Ford Galaxy MPV is really built with one thing in mind, that’s luxurious practicality and it’s a very popular 7 seater car hire. It’s a huge, comfortable people carrier and it can be hired all over the world. Versatility is the key to this amazing minivan, with the seat formation easily changeable with a nifty mechanism. Despite its size it’s actually surprisingly decent to drive, and the top end models are really well equipped.
The ride is responsive and despite its size there is virtually no roll. There are all sorts of bells and whistles if you’re hiring the titanium model, but even the basic models are well-equipped. Several of the diesel vehicles will give you a very acceptable fuel economy of about 45mpg.
Early models of the Galaxy had some reliability problems, but these have long since been ironed out, so trouble free motoring is assured. Although the Galaxy is roomy inside, if you do have seven adults in your group, and a lot of lugage, you will probably need to hire a roof box as well. Practical, stylish, plenty of room, good to drive, economical and reliable – We think the Ford Galaxy is a superb all round MPV hire.