The Best MPVs for Hire

Renting a people carrier is a great option if you’re going abroad as part of a larger group. When you’re hiring a people carrier, you need to think about the number of people in your party and amount of luggage they will be carrying. Many diesel people carriers and compact MPVs now deliver over 40 mpg, so you should certainly consider this when choosing your vehicle as fuel costs seem to be constantly on the rise.

If you are organized and manage to book a vehicle well in advance then you are guaranteed to get the best price available, it’s a bit like booking cheap flights, the sooner you book the cheaper the price. To save yourself time and money, use the booking engines available on many websites, which will help you to find the best deal. 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. In particular, you have to be aware of the fuel policy of the company you hire your minivan from, as fuel policies vary from supplier to supplier.

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. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes of people carriers available and we will give some information on different types of vehicle below.

SEAT Alhambra – Strong Contender for Top 7 Seater.

The SEAT Alhambra has a smooth and refined ride, with great comfort levels and is cheaper to run than many of its competitors. Petrol and diesel engines can be had and fuel economy is pretty decent throughout the range of models. There’s no doubt that for a minivan, the level of comfort is amazing. The Alhambra can hold its own against minivans twice its price. Looking for negatives, it’s such a big MPV, parking can be a problem. The back seats can be a bit tricky to fold away but there aren’t many faults to point out on the Alhambra. However,the money you’ll save on hiring an Alhambra will more than compensate for the shortcomings.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.

Without a doubt one of our favourite MPvs is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. The external look of this people carrier is very pleasing, and the inside is spacious and well appointed.

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. The suspension and ride feels a bit spongey in comparison to other MPVs, but it’s a comfortable cabin experience for those inside. The Grand Picasso, all things considered, is a very comfortable, versatile peple carrier, and once you are used to the feel of the vehicle you will enjoy driving it.

From a passenger point of view, this is a luxurious, spacious cabin and it is difficult to find fault with this MPV. There is an ingenious seating mechanism which is very easy to use and the seats can be re-arranged very quickly. 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.

With the diesel models of the Grand Picasso capable of delivering 57mpg, your people carrier hire can actually work out pretty economical. Overall, the C4 Grand Picasso is a safe, reliable and very popular people carrier hire vehicle and gets a big thumbs up.

Ford Galaxy – 7 Seater People Carrier.

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. The Galaxy looks a bit old-fashioned on the outside but inside the cabin is a revelation, and it’s a joy to drive.. It will comfortably seat seven adults and both rows of rear seats fold flat into the floor to give massive luggage space. Don’t let the external looks put you off, there’s no debate – this is a good car to drive.

The steering is fantastic and cornering is superb. The level of kit inside the Galaxy is top-notch with electric everything and tinted glass and leather in many models. Depending on whether you choose a diesel or petrol version, you can expect fuel economy of around 30 to 45 miles per gallon.

There were a few problems with this minivan when it first came onto the rental market but these have long since been ironed out. Although the Galaxy is roomy inside, if you do have seven adults in your group, and a lot of lugage, you will probably need to hire a roof box as well. Practical, stylish, plenty of room, good to drive, economical and reliable – We think the Ford Galaxy is a superb all round MPV hire.