Our Choice of MPVs

If you’re going on holiday with a large group of friends, why not hire a people carrier to get all of you and your baggage wherever you need to go. You need to consider a couple of factors when choosing a people carrier rental, mainly based on the size of your party, the amount of luggage you have, and how much driving you will be doing. This With the price of fuel at an all time high, consider hiring a diesel vehicle as this will reduce your overall cost hugely.

Try to book your people carrier hire well in advance of your travel date to make sure you get the best price possible. 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. By researching ahead of your travel date, not only will you save money on your MPV rental rate, you will also have time to read the small print and avoid sneaky charges. There are plenty of catches for the unwary particularly when it comes to fuel policy so make sure you know what your suppliers policy is.

We cannot emphasise enough that you need to understand what you are insured for and what you are not insured for, be prepared and get cover to avoid nasty shocks. Read on to discover a selection of the people carriers and MPVs, SUVs and minivans you can expect to find available for rental at most locations across Europe and beyond.

Volkswagen Touran MPV.

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. The interior is quiet and refined and there’s a choice of petrol or diesesl engines, including an great BlueMotion option that is very cheap to run. 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.

Over the years Volkswagen have tweaked the internal layout of the Touran and the space and practicality are amazing. 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.

SEAT Alhambra – Affordable 7 Seater People Carrier.

The SEAT Alhambra is a refined practical and spacious MPV which compares well with its near neighbour the Volkswagen Sharan. Excellent handling and decent fuel economy mean the Alhambra is an economic selection. There’s no doubt that for a minivan, the level of comfort is amazing. The Alhambra has an outstanding safety record and it is well equipped throughout with plenty of legroom and headroom for passengers. Not many negatives, but if you’re being picky, the sheer size of the vehicle can make parking a bit of a struggle. The back seats can be a bit tricky to fold away but there aren’t many faults to point out on the Alhambra. However,the money you’ll save on hiring an Alhambra will more than compensate for the shortcomings.