Choices of MPV Car Hire

Renting a cheap MPV abroad is now a very popular choice for people holidaying abroad with a wide choice of people carriers, minivans and seven seaters available at airports across the world. The main things to bear in mind when hiring a people carrier or MPV are : the size of your group and the total amount of luggage you need to transport with you. Remember, fuel prices are on the increase so you may do well to pick up a diesel seven seater.

Try to book your people carrier hire well in advance of your travel date to make sure you get the best price possible. Hiring a people carrier is straightforward now with many websites offering price comparison booking engines, so make use of these. When you’re researching your people carrier hire, remember that many suppliers will have different terms and conditions, and to save yourself any hassle, you’d be well advised to read the small print. 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. Read on to discover a selection of the people carriers and MPVs, SUVs and minivans you can expect to find available for rental at most locations across Europe and beyond.

SEAT Alhambra – Excellent All Rounder.

The SEAT Alhambra has a smooth and refined ride, with great comfort levels and is cheaper to run than 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. The Alhambra is an excellent driving experience, it’s very well-equipped, and it’s near the top of its class for safety. One small negative mark is that the Alhambra can be difficult to Park. One small niggling point, the back seats take a bit of manoeuvring before folding away. Despite the odd niggle, as one of the cheapest people carriers you can hire today, the Alhambra can be forgiven.

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

If you’re looking for a stylish and spacious people carrier hire then the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso may well fit the bill. It can pack seven people in with all the luggage without any problems and it’s a nice overall experience for driver and passengers.

The third row of seats can be brought into use very easily, and a range of petrol and diesel engines and manual or automatic gearboxes should mean there’s a model to suit everyone. 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. Once you get used to the handling though, you should have no problems with the overall performance of this roomy 7 seater.

From a passenger point of view, this is a luxurious, spacious cabin and it is difficult to find fault with this MPV. Some clever boffin has invented a fantastic seat mechanism that converts the seats in almost any formation you want. In terms of internal room, there’s decent legroom and headroom, even with the seven seats in use, but you may require a roof box if you have 7 adults with luggage as boot space will be tight.

With the diesel models of the Grand Picasso capable of delivering 57mpg, your people carrier hire can actually work out pretty economical. In closing You could do a lot worse than the grand Picasso when it comes to hiring an MPV.