Competitive Pricing on Minivan Hire

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. Depending on the volume of baggage you need to transport, along with the number of people in your party, people carriers can range from compact 5+2 seaters, right up to 12 seater minivans and beyond. 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.

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

Overseas car hire companies often charge large excesses, but you can insure yourself in advance to protect yourself from this tape of nasty shock. Nowadays the range of seven seaters, eight seaters, nine seaters, minivans, and people carriers is mind-boggling – some of our favourites are listed below.

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 is massive and has lots of space in the cabin and in the boot. 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. Don’t let the external looks put you off, there’s no debate – this is a good car to drive.

It drives and rides like a much smaller car, the driver position is good and the Galaxy is responsive and surefooted. The entry-level specification models are still very decently equipped, with electric windows and air conditioning standard. Depending on whether you choose a diesel or petrol version, you can expect fuel economy of around 30 to 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. Boot space is small when you are carrying 7 adults, so if you have plenty of luggage you will almost certainly want 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.

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. For a large seven seater it’s amazingly quiet and inside the cabin is a pleasant experience. The Alhambra can hold its own against minivans twice its price. Looking for negatives, it’s such a big MPV, parking can be a problem. Also the rearmost seats definitely don’t fold away as quickly as you may want. However, although there are one or two small annoyances, overall this is a great choice for families looking to hire a 7 seater.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso – 7 Seater People Carrier.

One of the most popular people carriers you can hire is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, with good reason. The external look of this people carrier is very pleasing, and the inside is spacious and well appointed.

You have plenty of models in the range to choose from, with the diesel versions being pretty frugal, and the seats can be rearranged really easily. You will probably notice that the Grand Picasso doesn’t have quite the same taut handling and cornering as some of the other available people carriers The Grand Picasso, all things considered, is a very comfortable, versatile peple carrier, and once you are used to the feel of the vehicle you will enjoy driving it.

For people renting the Grand Picasso to go touring around, the comfort levels are really second to none. The seat mechanism is great – just pull a handle on the back and the base lifts up and the chair slides forward to give excellent access to the third row . 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.

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. 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.