Rental MPVs

Without a doubt, hiring a people carrier has become one of the easiest ways of getting a large group around on holiday. 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. Many diesel people carriers and compact MPVs now deliver over 40 mpg, so you should certainly consider this when choosing your vehicle as fuel costs seem to be constantly on the rise.

You have to book early in order to get the best price, there is no way round this, so make sure you are organised. There are plenty of websites out there who will compare all the different people carrier and MPV providers and try to get you the best rate. Do your homework before committing to any people carrier hire, read the small print if you can, and don’t let the car hire experience ruin your visit. In particular, you have to be aware of the fuel policy of the company you hire your minivan from, as fuel policies vary from supplier to supplier.

Make sure you understand what the excess is on your people carrier hire and consider taking out insurance on this aspect as well. The list of MPVs, people carriers and minivans available today for rental is mind-boggling, our personal favourites are reviewed below.

VW Touran.

The VW Touran has long been one of our favourites, perhaps not the most eye-catching but it’s been around a long time and is tried and tested. It’s pleasant interior and excellent handling along with reasonable fuel economy make a great choice for most families. As a driving experience, there is very little wind and road noise due to excellent insulation and the suspension and ride are great, however the diesel engines produce considerably more noise than their petrol counterparts.

The Volkswagen Touran is an extremely practical and versatile compact MPV and is class leading even after all these years. There are 7 seats as standard although that leaves little in the way of luggage space, around 121 L, but you can arrange the seats in a different format to increase baggage room.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso – Strong Contender for Best People Carrier.

Hire a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier and you’ll be hiring a stylish, roomy vehicle the whole family will love. It’s renowned for it’s level of comfort, and easily seats seven adults when the third row of seats are activated.

There are automatic and manual options available and petrol and diesel engines to choose from in the Grand Picasso range. There’s a bit of roll through corners, and the driver will feel the handling as pretty soft, but passengers will love the comfortable ride. The driving experience aside, as a passenger , you will be delighted with comfort, layout and quietness inside the Grand Picasso.

Hire this people carrier if you are going to be doing a lot of miles – it is probably the most comfortable MPV on the market today. The seating is really well designed, can be changed quickly as the situation dictates, and there’s plenty of nooks for passenger use. In terms of internal room, there’s decent legroom and headroom, even with the seven seats in use, but you may require a roof box if you have 7 adults with luggage as boot space will be tight.

With the diesel models of the Grand Picasso capable of delivering 57mpg, your people carrier hire can actually work out pretty economical. In summary, there are very few people carriers out there that can match the Grand Picasso for comfort, reliability and economy.