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Settle Your Dates Before Anything Else

Fix the first day and the last, then decide where the car changes hands each time. If a colleague collects it on Monday and you return it on Friday, both handovers need named times. A vague 'sometime midweek' tends to unravel quickly once diaries clash.

Let the Boot Decide, Not the Passenger Count

Count suitcases rather than seats. Four adults with overnight bags squeeze into almost anything, yet the same party with golf clubs or a pram needs genuine load space. Picture the morning you pack up: if anything would sit on a lap, pick a larger category instead.

Have the Lead Driver's Documents Ready Before You Call

Gather licence details for everyone who intends to drive before ringing anyone. Enquiries move far faster when names, licence numbers and ages arrive in a single message. Nominating the person who will actually collect the car as lead driver avoids an awkward shuffle on the day.

Agree the Costs and Cover Before You Commit

Ask what each additional driver costs and what the cover includes while terms are still negotiable. One quote bundling extra drivers free and another charging per person can outweigh a cheaper daily rate. Request written totals so you can compare like with like across providers.

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