7 Seater Car Hire With Confidence

Renting a people carrier or MPV is easy and is a great way of moving a lot of people with their luggage onward to their final destination. When you’re hiring a people carrier, you need to think about the number of people in your party and amount of luggage they will be carrying. Remember, fuel prices are on the increase so you may do well to pick up a diesel seven seater.

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 many dedicated websites which allow you to compare all the local people carrier hire providers by using a booking engine. 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. 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. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes of people carriers available and we will give some information on different types of vehicle below.

VW Touran.

The VW Touran may not be the most attractive of all the people carriers, but it’s box shape makes it one of the most practical compact MPVs you can hire. Inside, the Volkswagen Touran is roomy and quiet, there is terrific versatility in the seating arrangement, and plenty of space for luggage. You will be pleasantly surprised at how quiet and pleasant to drive this vehicle is although diesel versions are noisier, so please bear that in mind if you are traveling long distances.

The Volkswagen Touran is an extremely practical and versatile compact MPV and is class leading even after all these years. Seven people can fit in easily, there is plenty of legroom and headroom, and the people in the front will still be able to hear the people in the back even at motorway speeds.

Ford Galaxy – Still Going Strong.

For a prestigious comfortable seven seater MPV rental, the Ford Galaxy has to be on your list. The Galaxy looks a bit old-fashioned on the outside but inside the cabin is a revelation, and it’s a joy to drive.. It’s a very versatile vehicle, seeking seven adults no problem, and yet capable of folding away seats to transform into a van to all intents and purposes. It may not be the best looking MPV you can hire but don’t be fooled, this is a great people carrier to drive.

The steering is fantastic and cornering is superb. The entry-level specification models are still very decently equipped, with electric windows and air conditioning standard. If you choose to hire one of the diesel models you can expect around 45 miles per gallon.

Early models of the Galaxy had some reliability problems, but these have long since been ironed out, so trouble free motoring is assured. A roof box may be advisable if you are travelling with seven adults, as the boot space though good, is better in rival MPVs. Overall, the Ford Galaxy is a really decent people carrier and should be near the top of anyone’s list when looking to hire an MPV.

SEAT Alhambra

SEAT have produced a refined and practical people carrier in the Alhambra which is cheaper to hire than most of its competitors. Performance is decent with an excellent selection of engines across the range. It’s extremely quiet for a big MPV and the cabin feels smart and solid. 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. One slight drawback is the mechanism for the rear seats, which don’t fold down as easily as some of the other MPVs on the rental market. But no car is perfect, and you should be able to hire this people carrier a good bit cheaper than many of its rivals.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso – Triple “MPV of the Year” Winner.

If you’re looking for a stylish and spacious people carrier hire then the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso may well fit the bill. The external look of this people carrier is very pleasing, and the inside is spacious and well appointed.

A really easy to use seat mechanism makes it simple to access the third row of seats and there’s a choice of diesel or petrol engines. The softer suspension means that the Citroen isn’t quite as good to drive as some of its rivals and you will notice the body roll when cornering. You will quickly adjust to the different handling of the Grand Picasso, and it’s actually very pleasant to drive longer distances in this vehicle.

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. The internal cabin space is very good indeed and the Grand Picasso will seat 7 adults comfortably.

Depending on the version you choose to hire, you can expect to achieve anything from 30mpg right up to 57mpg in the 1.6 e-HDI people carrier. In closing You could do a lot worse than the grand Picasso when it comes to hiring an MPV.