7 Seater Car Hire Compare Prices

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

Try to book your people carrier hire well in advance of your travel date to make sure you get the best price possible. There are many dedicated websites which allow you to compare all the local people carrier hire providers by using a booking engine. 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. There are plenty of catches for the unwary particularly when it comes to fuel policy so make sure you know what your suppliers policy is.

Many car hire companies charge excesses of €2000, so please ask about this and think about taking insurance cover on this as well. The list of MPVs, people carriers and minivans available today for rental is mind-boggling, our personal favourites are reviewed below.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso – Strong Contender for Best People Carrier.

Hire a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier and you’ll be hiring a stylish, roomy vehicle the whole family will love. It’s renowned for it’s level of comfort, and easily seats seven adults when the third row of seats are activated.

The seats fold away brilliantly giving a massive amount of storage space if required. This The softer suspension means that the Citroen isn’t quite as good to drive as some of its rivals and you will notice the body roll when cornering. Having got around to suspension issue though, hiring a Citreon Grand Picasso 7 seater is pretty much a joy.

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 . There’s plenty of legroom even in the third row of seats, however the boot space does become compromised when the 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

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. Not many negatives, but if you’re being picky, the sheer size of the vehicle can make parking a bit of a struggle. One small niggling point, the back seats take a bit of manoeuvring before folding away. However, a few small niggles are more than compensated by the money you’ll save on hiring this car.

Volkswagen Touran MPV.

Although it’s been around for a long time, the VW Touran is still right up there as one of the best 7 seater MPVs of all time. Volkswagen seem to have done everything well with this compact vehicle which seats seven people which delivers everything you need at a very affordable hire rate. Please bear in mind that although the Touran is generally a very comfortable and quiet people carrier to drive, if you have opted for the diesel version you can expect to hear greater engine noise.

Great handling and comfortable seating go hand-in-hand with a strong record for safety in the VW Touran. The Touran comfortably seats seven people with plenty of headroom and legroom and there are multiple ways you can arrange the seating to add luggage space.

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. 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. Despite its size it’s actually surprisingly decent to drive, and the top end models are really well equipped.

The ride is responsive and despite its size there is virtually no roll. There are all sorts of bells and whistles if you’re hiring the titanium model, but even the basic models are well-equipped. 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.