7 Seater Cars Review

If you’re going on holiday with a large group of friends, why not hire a people carrier to get all of you and your baggage wherever you need to go. 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 plenty of websites out there who will compare all the different people carrier and MPV providers and try to get you the best rate. Use the Internet to research well in advance of your travel date and try to make sure you read the small print as well. Make sure you know whether or not to bring the people carrier back with an empty fuel tank, so many people get caught, sometimes for hundreds of euros, so please find out what the company’s policy is on this.

Many car hire companies charge excesses of €2000, so please ask about this and think about taking insurance cover on this as well. 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 – Affordable 7 Seater People Carrier.

The Alhambra is a spacious and practical 7 seater that holds up well in comparison to many of its competitors. Excellent handling and decent fuel economy mean the Alhambra is an economic selection. It’s extremely quiet for a big MPV and the cabin feels smart and solid. 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.

Ford Galaxy – 7 Seater People Carrier.

Although it’s been over a long time now, the Ford Galaxy people carrier is still considered king of the hill by many people. The Galaxy looks a bit old-fashioned on the outside but inside the cabin is a revelation, and it’s a joy to drive.. It will comfortably seat seven adults and both rows of rear seats fold flat into the floor to give massive luggage space. It may not be the best looking MPV you can hire but don’t be fooled, this is a great people carrier to drive.

It has a nice driver position and the overall driver experience is excellent. The level of kit inside the Galaxy is top-notch with electric everything and tinted glass and leather in many models. If you choose to hire one of the diesel models you can expect around 45 miles per gallon.

There were a few problems with this minivan when it first came onto the rental market but these have long since been ironed out. For larger parties with plenty of baggage, you should think about adding a roof box to your hire options, as boot space will be very limited. You will not be disappointed if you hire a Galaxy, it’s a stylish and reliable people carrier that will not give you a moments trouble.