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Renting a cheap MPV abroad is now a very popular choice for people holidaying abroad with a wide choice of people carriers, minivans and seven seaters available at airports across the world. 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.

Please remember that if you want to get the best price on a people carrier hire you should book your vehicle 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. The devil is in the detail, so as you do your research make sure that you read all the small print. Check out each company’s policy on fuel, do you need to fill the car up on the way back or do you return the car empty.

We cannot emphasise enough that you need to understand what you are insured for and what you are not insured for, be prepared and get cover to avoid nasty shocks. Below we will look at some of the more popular people carriers, MTVs, minivans and SUVs which are on the hire market today.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has a reputation for comfort, and it’s a good looking and roomy 7 seater hire. It’s a comfortable seven seater MPV and like most Citroens today it’s good-looking and incorporates a lot of nice features.

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. Once you get used to the handling though, you should have no problems with the overall performance of this roomy 7 seater.

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. There is an ingenious seating mechanism which is very easy to use and the seats can be re-arranged very quickly. Cabin space inside is excellent and the seats are supporting with plenty of legroom.

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 Citroen Grand Picasso ticks a lot of the right boxes when it comes to a reliable, comfortable MPV hire and is certainly worthy of being on most shortlists.

SEAT Alhambra – Affordable 7 Seater People Carrier.

The SEAT Alhambra is a refined practical and spacious MPV which compares well with its near neighbour the Volkswagen Sharan. Above-average performance and excellent fuel economy make the Alhambra the first choice of many when hiring an MPV. Amazingly quiet for its size, it also has taut handling and feels remarkably responsive to drive. The Alhambra is an excellent driving experience, it’s very well-equipped, and it’s near the top of its class for safety. Not many negatives, but if you’re being picky, the sheer size of the vehicle can make parking a bit of a struggle. If you need rapid access into the luggage area than one downside of the Alhambra is that the rearmost seats are a bit fidgety. However, although there are one or two small annoyances, overall this is a great choice for families looking to hire a 7 seater.

Ford Galaxy – People Carrier Supreme.

The Ford Galaxy MPV is really built with one thing in mind, that’s luxurious practicality and it’s a very popular 7 seater car hire. There’s a feeling of roominess inside the cabin, similar to a minivan and yet the Ford Galaxy drives like a normal car. There are loads of options when it comes to folding the seats down but with all the seats up seven adults can be transported in great style. Don’t let the external looks put you off, there’s no debate – this is a good car to drive.

For handling and performance, this has to be one of the best people carriers out there. The entry-level specification models are still very decently equipped, with electric windows and air conditioning standard. Fuel economy is good, with some petrol models achieving 30mpg, while you can achieve 45mpg with a couple of the diesel versions.

After some early teething problems, the Galay is now one of the most reliable people carrier hires you can opt for. For larger parties with plenty of baggage, you should think about adding a roof box to your hire options, as boot space will be very limited. Practical, stylish, plenty of room, good to drive, economical and reliable – We think the Ford Galaxy is a superb all round MPV hire.