Best People Carriers

Renting a cheap MPV at Vienna airport  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. Depending on the volume of baggage you need to transport, along with the number of people in your party, people carriers can range from compact 5+2 seaters, right up to 12 seater minivans and beyond. You may want to hire one of the many diesel versions of people carrier which are now widely available, diesel giving far better mileage at the expense of engine noise within the cabin.

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. There are plenty of websites out there who will compare all the different people carrier and MPV providers and try to get you the best rate. 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.

Many car hire companies charge excesses of €2000, so please ask about this and think about taking insurance cover on this as well. 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 may not be the most attractive of all the people carriers, but it’s box shape makes it one of the most practical compact MPVs you can hire. The interior is quiet and refined and there’s a choice of petrol or diesesl engines, including an great BlueMotion option that is very cheap to run. Please bear in mind that although the Touran is generally a very comfortable and quiet people carrier to drive, if you have opted for the diesel version you can expect to hear greater engine noise.

Great handling and comfortable seating go hand-in-hand with a strong record for safety in the VW Touran. Seven people can fit in easily, there is plenty of legroom and headroom, and the people in the front will still be able to hear the people in the back even at motorway speeds.

SEAT Alhambra – Strong Contender for Top 7 Seater.

Without doubt the SEAT Alhambra is a great choice for families looking for a reliable MPV hire. All of the engines are quiet and refined although the diesel engines are a little noisier. For a large seven seater it’s amazingly quiet and inside the cabin is a pleasant experience. 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. Also the rearmost seats definitely don’t fold away as quickly as you may want. However, a few small niggles are more than compensated by the money you’ll save on hiring this car.