Cheap Rental Deals on Minivans

Without a doubt, hiring a people carrier has become one of the easiest ways of getting a large group around on holiday. To decide on the people carrier best suited to you, you will need to consider the number of people in your party and of course the amount of luggage you need to transport. With the price of fuel at an all time high, consider hiring a diesel vehicle as this will reduce your overall cost hugely.

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. Hiring a people carrier is straightforward now with many websites offering price comparison booking engines, so make use of these. Do your homework before committing to any people carrier hire, read the small print if you can, and don’t let the car hire experience ruin your visit. 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. There are all sorts of shapes and sizes of people carriers available and we will give some information on different types of vehicle below.

Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.

The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has a reputation for comfort, and it’s a good looking and roomy 7 seater hire. It can pack seven people in with all the luggage without any problems and it’s a nice overall experience for driver and passengers.

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. 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. 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.

With the diesel models of the Grand Picasso capable of delivering 57mpg, your people carrier hire can actually work out pretty economical. In summary, there are very few people carriers out there that can match the Grand Picasso for comfort, reliability and economy.

SEAT Alhambra – Excellent All Rounder.

Without doubt the SEAT Alhambra is a great choice for families looking for a reliable MPV hire. Petrol and diesel engines can be had and fuel economy is pretty decent throughout the range of models. Inside the cabin, passengers have plenty of room and the cabin is well laid out. 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. If you need rapid access into the luggage area than one downside of the Alhambra is that the rearmost seats are a bit fidgety. However,the money you’ll save on hiring an Alhambra will more than compensate for the shortcomings.