Our Top MPVs

Renting a people carrier is a great option if you’re going abroad as part of a larger group. 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. If you are on a tape budget you will want to rent a diesel MPV or minivan, as this will save considerably on fuel costs.

If you want to get the best price possible than you must hire your people carrier well in advance. Many websites allow you to use a booking engine where you can input your travel dates and other information once and get all the available prices displayed, which will save you time and money. Do your research ahead of travel and above all remember to read all the terms and conditions as many suppliers of people carrier hire differ from each other. 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.

Many car hire companies charge excesses of €2000, so please ask about this and think about taking insurance cover on this as well. 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.

Ford Galaxy – 7 Seater People Carrier.

If all you’re looking for is a comfortable, luxurious, reliable seven seater car hire, then look no farther than the Ford Galaxy. 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. Although it looks boxy and difficult to drive from the outside, the driver position is excellent and the Galaxy drives like a dream.

For handling and performance, this has to be one of the best people carriers out there. The level of kit inside the Galaxy is top-notch with electric everything and tinted glass and leather in many models. 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. If you are traveling in a party with seven adults then you may want to consider hiring a roof box as you will not have enough luggage space. Practical, stylish, plenty of room, good to drive, economical and reliable – We think the Ford Galaxy is a superb all round MPV hire.

VW Touran Compact 7 Seater.

Although it’s been around for a long time, the VW Touran is still right up there as one of the best 7 seater MPVs of all time. Inside, the Volkswagen Touran is roomy and quiet, there is terrific versatility in the seating arrangement, and plenty of space for luggage. Please bear in mind that although the Touran is generally a very comfortable and quiet people carrier to drive, if you have opted for the diesel version you can expect to hear greater engine noise.

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.