People Carriers for Rent

Over the years, people carrier hire has become increasing popular and you can now rent a variety of MPVs, people carriers and minivans at almost all airports. 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. Remember, fuel prices are on the increase so you may do well to pick up a diesel seven seater.

To guarantee the best possible price when you’re hiring a minivan, get organised and book at least a few months 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. 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. One of the classic ways of catching people for more cash is to have a policy that states you must bring the car back with an empty fuel tank, and of course many people fill the people carrier with fuel when they get back to the airport.

For complete peace of mind, take out insurance excess cover as many companies charge exorbitant excesses if you do have an accident. Below we will look at some of the more popular people carriers, MTVs, minivans and SUVs which are on the hire market today.

Ford Galaxy.

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 plenty of space inside the cabin, excellent headroom and legroom, and plenty of room in the boot. 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.

The ride is responsive and despite its size there is virtually no roll. 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.

Reliability is pretty much guaranteed with the Galaxy although some of the early models were not so good. 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. Summing up, the Galaxy ticks all the right boxes when it comes to people carrier rental, and it’s internal space and style will make it a popular choice for years to come.

SEAT Alhambra – Strong Contender for Top 7 Seater.

The Alhambra is a spacious and practical 7 seater that holds up well in comparison to many of its competitors. All of the engines are quiet and refined although the diesel engines are a little noisier. It’s extremely quiet for a big MPV and the cabin feels smart and solid. There’s plenty of room for baggage, and overall it’s a very pleasant experience. One small negative mark is that the Alhambra can be difficult to Park. The back seats can be a bit tricky to fold away but there aren’t many faults to point out on the Alhambra. Despite the odd niggle, as one of the cheapest people carriers you can hire today, the Alhambra can be forgiven.

VW Touran Compact 7 Seater.

The Volkswagen Touran is without doubt one of the most popular people carriers of all time, and the evidence for that is everywhere! Inside, the Volkswagen Touran is roomy and quiet, there is terrific versatility in the seating arrangement, and plenty of space for luggage. With great all round insulation, there is very little wind noise when driving the Touran, however, the diesel engines are a bit noisier than the petrol versions.

Practicality and versatility are without doubt the VW Touran’s strong points. There are 7 seats as standard although that leaves little in the way of luggage space, around 121 L, but you can arrange the seats in a different format to increase baggage room.