Compare People Carrier Hire Charges

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. 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. Fuel prices are horrendous just about everywhere now, so picking a diesel vehicle may be a wise move although this may mean a compromise on performance.

You have to book early in order to get the best price, there is no way round this, so make sure you are organised. 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. 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.

Make sure you understand what the excess is on your people carrier hire and consider taking out insurance on this aspect as well. Below we will look at some of the more popular people carriers, MTVs, minivans and SUVs which are on the hire market today.

SEAT Alhambra

SEAT have produced a refined and practical people carrier in the Alhambra which is cheaper to hire than most of its competitors. Petrol and diesel engines can be had and fuel economy is pretty decent throughout the range of models. It’s extremely quiet for a big MPV and the cabin feels smart and solid. The Alhambra can hold its own against minivans twice its price. One small negative mark is that the Alhambra can be difficult to Park. One small niggling point, the back seats take a bit of manoeuvring before folding away. But no car is perfect, and you should be able to hire this people carrier a good bit cheaper than many of its rivals.

Ford Galaxy – People Carrier Supreme.

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 will comfortably seat seven adults and both rows of rear seats fold flat into the floor to give massive luggage space. It may not be the best looking MPV you can hire but don’t be fooled, this is a great people carrier to drive.

It has a nice driver position and the overall driver experience is excellent. Even the basic models come with air conditioning and electric windows, while the top-end models are fitted in full leather. Fuel economy is outstanding in the diesel versions with around 45 mpg achievable – the petrol engines aren’t as good so we recommend diesel every time.

There were a few problems with this minivan when it first came onto the rental market but these have long since been ironed out. Although the Galaxy is roomy inside, if you do have seven adults in your group, and a lot of lugage, you will probably need to hire a roof box as well. 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.