The Best Car to Hire for Your Family Holiday

City Breaks

If you’re heading to a bustling city, you may not always think about hiring a car. However, when you are travelling with children, it’s often easier, safer and even more economical, to hire a 4-door compact car. They are easy to park, fuel-efficient, and great for navigating narrow streets. It also means you have the freedom to explore the area around the city, a good idea when kids get restless and need a change of scenery.

You might want to consider an electric car or hybrid model as many cities now have restrictions for fossil-fuel engines, and some even offer free or subsidised parking for EVs.

Beach Holidays

For seaside getaways, comfort and space are key. A mid-size SUV provides ample room for luggage, beach gear and passengers while its higher ground clearance can be handy for off-road beachside parking.

If you are more than 5 people, you might want to consider a 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier as that will give you decent boot space, as well as plenty of room for passengers. Most come with flexible seat configuration which makes it easier for an adult to sit in the back with the children on longer drives.

Most of our cars are available with air conditioning, a welcome luxury after a day in the sun and great for cooling down tired children.

Family Road Trips

Road trips are infinitely more enjoyable when there is no squabbling in the back seat from cramped kids fighting over space.

A 7-seater or 9-seater people carrier ensures enough room for the whole family and their luggage, along with cool bags for drinks and snacks.

When choosing a hire car also look for features such as entertainment systems or climate control for added comfort when the weather is very hot. Have a look at our suggestions for keeping kids occupied on long drives.