How to Get Cheap MPV Hire

Today, many people travelling abroad opt to hire a people carrier as a preferred method of getting around. You need to consider a couple of factors when choosing a people carrier rental, mainly based on the size of your party, the amount of luggage you have, and how much driving you will be doing. This 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.

To guarantee the best possible price when you’re hiring a minivan, get organised and book at least a few months in advance. Hiring a people carrier is straightforward now with many websites offering price comparison booking engines, so make use of these. 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. 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.

For complete peace of mind, take out insurance excess cover as many companies charge exorbitant excesses if you do have an accident. The list of MPVs, people carriers and minivans available today for rental is mind-boggling, our personal favourites are reviewed below.

Volkswagen Touran MPV.

The VW Touran has long been one of our favourites, perhaps not the most eye-catching but it’s been around a long time and is tried and tested. It’s pleasant interior and excellent handling along with reasonable fuel economy make a great choice for most families. As a driving experience, there is very little wind and road noise due to excellent insulation and the suspension and ride are great, however the diesel engines produce considerably more noise than their petrol counterparts.

The Volkswagen Touran is an extremely practical and versatile compact MPV and is class leading even after all these years. There are 7 seats as standard although that leaves little in the way of luggage space, around 121 L, but you can arrange the seats in a different format to increase baggage room.

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

Without a doubt one of our favourite MPvs is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. The Grand Picasso is a great looking MPV and packs a lot of nice touches in, like most Citroens today.

A really easy to use seat mechanism makes it simple to access the third row of seats and there’s a choice of diesel or petrol engines. The suspension and ride feels a bit spongey in comparison to other MPVs, but it’s a comfortable cabin experience for those inside. Once you get used to the handling though, you should have no problems with the overall performance of this roomy 7 seater.

Hire this people carrier if you are going to be doing a lot of miles – it is probably the most comfortable MPV on the market today. 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.

Fuel economy is startling for the grand Picasso with tales of 60 mpg not unheard-of in the diesel models. In summary, there are very few people carriers out there that can match the Grand Picasso for comfort, reliability and economy.

SEAT Alhambra – Strong Contender for Top 7 Seater.

The Alhambra is a spacious and practical 7 seater that holds up well in comparison to many of its competitors. Above-average performance and excellent fuel economy make the Alhambra the first choice of many when hiring an MPV. There’s no doubt that for a minivan, the level of comfort is amazing. There’s plenty of room for baggage, and overall it’s a very pleasant experience. One point to note is that the Alhambra can be difficult to park due to its sheer size. One slight drawback is the mechanism for the rear seats, which don’t fold down as easily as some of the other MPVs on the rental market. Despite the odd niggle, as one of the cheapest people carriers you can hire today, the Alhambra can be forgiven.