Minivans for Hire
Posted by admin+ at 19 November, at 23 : 09 PM Print
Without a doubt, hiring a people carrier has become one of the easiest ways of getting a large group around on holiday. 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. 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. There are many dedicated websites which allow you to compare all the local people carrier hire providers by using a booking engine. 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. 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.
Make sure you understand what the excess is on your people carrier hire and consider taking out insurance on this aspect as well. The following information will give you an idea about just some of the MPVs, minivans and people carriers you can hire all over the world nowadays.
VW Touran.
Of the many small MPVs on the people carrier rental market, the VW Touran may not be the most eyecatching in appearance – but don’t be put off, it is one of the most versatile 5+2 seater people carriers available. Volkswagen seem to have done everything well with this compact vehicle which seats seven people which delivers everything you need at a very affordable hire rate. The diesel engines are slightly noisier, but deliver far better fuel economy and are well worth considering.
Practicality and versatility are without doubt the VW Touran’s strong points. The Touran comfortably seats seven people with plenty of headroom and legroom and there are multiple ways you can arrange the seating to add luggage space.
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. For a large seven seater it’s amazingly quiet and inside the cabin is a pleasant experience. The Alhambra has an outstanding safety record and it is well equipped throughout with plenty of legroom and headroom for passengers. One point to note is that the Alhambra can be difficult to park due to its sheer size. If you need rapid access into the luggage area than one downside of the Alhambra is that the rearmost seats are a bit fidgety. Despite the odd niggle, as one of the cheapest people carriers you can hire today, the Alhambra can be forgiven.