Best 7 Seater Car Hire Vehicles

People carriers have been available to hire at airports worldwide for many years, and can work out cheaper for large families than hiring more than one vehicle. The main things to bear in mind when hiring a people carrier or MPV are : the size of your group and the total amount of luggage you need to transport with you. 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.

Please remember that if you want to get the best price on a people carrier hire you should book your vehicle well in advance. Car hire comparison websites are available for you to check people carrier rental prices, so you have no excuses if you don’t hire before you fly. 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. Make sure you know whether or not to bring the people carrier back with an empty fuel tank, so many people get caught, sometimes for hundreds of euros, so please find out what the company’s policy is on this.

Remember to find out how much the excess is on your people carrier hire and be aware that for an extra few euros per day you can drive your people carrier hire safe in the knowledge that if you do have an accident you will not be charged a penny. Below we will look at some of the more popular people carriers, MTVs, minivans and SUVs which are on the hire market today.

Volkswagen Touran MPV.

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. With a variety of both diesel and petrol engines to choose from, the VW Touran can be economical as a hire vehicle. The diesel engines are slightly noisier, but deliver far better fuel economy and are well worth considering.

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.

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

If you’re looking for a stylish and spacious people carrier hire then the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso may well fit the bill. It can pack seven people in with all the luggage without any problems and it’s a nice overall experience for driver and passengers.

The seats fold away brilliantly giving a massive amount of storage space if required. This The suspension and ride feels a bit spongey in comparison to other MPVs, but it’s a comfortable cabin experience for those inside. 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.

If you are intending to do a lot of miles in a people carrier hire, the Grand Picasso is certainly one of the most comfortable MPVs around. There is an ingenious seating mechanism which is very easy to use and the seats can be re-arranged very quickly. 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.

Fuel economy is startling for the grand Picasso with tales of 60 mpg not unheard-of in the diesel models. The Grand Picasso is a practical, reliable and comfortable 7 seater which can be hired just about everywhere – we think it’s an excellent choice.