8 Seater Car Hire Option

An MPV hire is the ideal way to transport a big family or group of friends onward to their on arrival at the airport. 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.

If you want to get the best price possible than you must hire your people carrier 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. Do your homework before committing to any people carrier hire, read the small print if you can, and don’t let the car hire experience ruin your visit. Different companies all have different policies on fuel, so make sure you do not get caught for two tanks of fuel as many people have done in the past.

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. The following information will give you an idea about just some of the MPVs, minivans and people carriers you can hire all over the world nowadays.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso – Triple “MPV of the Year” Winner.

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has a reputation for comfort, and it’s a good looking and roomy 7 seater hire. The Grand Picasso is a great looking MPV and packs a lot of nice touches in, like most Citroens today.

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. So slightly softer suspension on the grand Picasso compared to many of its rivals, which is not as pleasant for the driver as it is for the passengers. The driving experience aside, as a passenger , you will be delighted with comfort, layout and quietness inside the Grand Picasso.

It’s certainly among the most comfortable people carriers we have experienced and if you’re travelling long distances when on holiday then this is the MPV for you. 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 . Legroom and headroom are good overall and there is better than average luggage capacity even when all seven seats are in use.

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.

SEAT Alhambra

Without doubt the SEAT Alhambra is a great choice for families looking for a reliable MPV hire. All of the engines are quiet and refined although the diesel engines are a little noisier. 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. 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. Despite the odd niggle, as one of the cheapest people carriers you can hire today, the Alhambra can be forgiven.