Minibus Hire Brailsford

Match the Seats to Your Busiest Leg, Not Your Average

The mistake is repeating last year's order. A returning customer might find cousins and prams have joined the school run this year. Count heads for the busiest leg — the airport run, every case aboard — and hire for that figure. A spare seat beats a second journey.

Plan the Stops, Not Just the Route

Routes get planned; pauses get forgotten. A venue with a tight entrance, a pitch with no turning space, a drop-off on a narrow lane — each stop shapes the vehicle you need. Before deciding, ask whether the driver can pull in and whether doors open onto tarmac or grass.

Settle the Driving Question Before Falling for a Size

Who's holding the wheel matters as much as how many seats you fill. If two of you share the driving, each licence has to match the chosen vehicle, which can rule out larger options early. Settle the driver question first; the seating question then answers itself quickly.

Lead With Must-Haves, Then Get the Numbers in Writing

Start the conversation with your non-negotiables: rear access for a wheelchair, space for kit bags, a driver who can wait all afternoon. Only then discuss rates and timings — and get both in writing. A firm that hesitates to put numbers on paper is telling you something worth hearing early.

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