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looking to hire a car for 2 weeks from sanford airport.will a full size 4 door be ok for 2 adults,2 18 year olds and a 15 year old, all on the small side?
caroline
11-08-2008, 02:52
We had a full size car through Dollar and were given a Dodge charger - it had a good size boot (although you definitely wouldn't get 5 suitcases in it - maybe 4 holdalls or 3 cases - the back seat is fine for 2, OK for 3. Personally I'd go for a 4x4 or a 7 seater minivan - it's lovely to have a bit of room to spread out.
sammibabe
11-08-2008, 03:54
Last time we went we had a full size for 2 adults, 1 teenager, an 11 year old and a 6 year old - we struggled with cases. This time in view of that and they are all bigger for general travelling around we have gone for a 7 seater.
7 seater without any question, even if only for moving your luggage to and from the airport.
I always hire a 7-seater when there are 5 of us. The extra luggage space is worth it. It also gives a better (higher) view for the driver, an advantage if you are unfamiliar with the area. It costs a bit more than a full-size and is less economical on fuel, but is worth it.
Good luck.
neild292
12-08-2008, 16:43
I agree - I would always go for a 7 seater they are still nice cars to drive
Neil
thank's for replying,i agree that a 7-seater would be ideal and probably book one, but i will still have the same problem with the luggage with a "full size" as i'm driving my own car to and from the airport,so will still have to watch the luggage space.
sammibabe
15-08-2008, 03:05
I don't know all the ins and outs of car size capacity all I know is that we can get all our luggage in our car this end but struggled with it in a full size car across the pond. This time we still have an ordinary car this side but have booked a 7 seater the other end.
The 7 seater minivan seems to be a popular choice. Can anyone who has previously hired one please tell me if it would accommodate 6 people plus 6 items of luggage ?
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
caroline
17-08-2008, 03:07
We've had 5 adults and 9 suitcases and 5 pieces of hand baggage in a 7 seater so I think you'll be fine
We had just the same amount of luggage and people as you Caroline on our trip over in April, but we managed to get it all in a 4x4 on our trip back to the airport. I'm sure it was a bit less of a squeeze in a 7 seater.
Thanks Caroline, thanks Lynne. We have previously only had 4 in our party so will need larger car next time. Just wasn't sure if the 7 seater would take all the luggage too but sounds as if it will be OK.
Cheers.