Our 4 favourite vehicles for a long weekend away

It’s fair to say that the weather has been somewhat changeable so far this summer, but personally we’re optimists here at Intack Self Drive! So if you’re keeping your fingers crossed for some lovely weather on this upcoming August bank holiday, you might be looking at options for car hire, van hire or even minibus hire for a long weekend away. And with more than 450 vehicles in our fleet here at Intack Self Drive, we’ve got no shortage of options to choose from

So, if you’re looking for a handy bit of inspiration, here are a couple of vehicles we’d suggest!

VW Caddy Maxi Life 5 Seater

Made by the renowned manufacturer Volkswagen, known for their quality, reliability, and innovative features, our VW Caddy Maxi Life 5 Seater is an excellent choice for a long weekend getaway. It strikes the perfect balance between driver comfort, practicality, and fuel economy.

The spacious cabin can comfortably accommodate a whole family or a group of colleagues, making it an ideal 5-seater van for small groups. And with a large luggage area, there's ample room to store camping gear, sports equipment, or golf clubs, ensuring you have everything you need for your trip.

What’s more, the automatic gearbox maximises comfort for the driver (or drivers, if you’re on a particularly long journey!), making it a pleasure to drive on any journey. In-car connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and climate control keep everyone entertained and comfortable, so that just as the old song goes, everyone can all have fun when going on a… summer holiday! (No more workin' for… a week or two!)

Combi Van

The VW Caddy Maxi Life 5 Seater is a pretty roomy vehicle – and if you need even more space, we think you’ll like our Short Wheel Base Panel Van Automatic Hire options are perfect. Featuring renowned models like the VW Transporter and Ford Transit, these vans combine comfort and practicality.

The automatic transmission ensures a smooth and easy drive – and the same thing that makes it so useful for moving moderate loads across long distance also makes it brilliant for small groups of four or five people, along with all their gear - from golfing bags and trolleys to fishing kits and sporting equipment. In short, with their reliable performance and ample storage capacity, our Combi Vans provide the convenience and peace of mind you need for any adventure or task.

Automatic car hire

Automatic car hire is one of our most popular options with families here at Intack Self Drive, especially the VW Golf Automatic. It’s no surprise they’re so popular – they’re famously easy to drive, comfortable and convenient in equal measure.

For maximum ease on long drives, our automatic options also include estate cars like the VW Golf and Hyundai i30, which provide smooth handling and even greater storage space. This makes them ideal for family outings – whether you're heading to the beach or planning a picnic, you can be sure that you'll have all the room you need for your family's gear and activities.

As an extra bonus, many of our automatic cars come equipped with family-friendly features such as air conditioning, MP3/CD players, and Bluetooth connectivity. They’re useful for helping to keep children and younger members of the family comfortable and entertained, especially during long cross-country journeys. (Let’s be honest, if the children aren’t happy, it’s not long before everyone in the car knows it!). Essentially, with our family-friendly car hire, you'll enjoy a seamless and enjoyable trip.

Minibus hire

We’ve also always had a great deal of interest from larger groups in our brilliant range of minibuses for hire here at Intack Self Drive. Reliable and easy to drive, they’re especially good for particularly large groups on a big outing – such as stag dos, hen dos, or trips to the races. Obviously they don’t have quite the level of pure cargo space that the other options have, but if it’s mainly (or entirely) people you’re transporting, then you’ll find no better vehicle. One thing to check in advance are the licencing requirements – for example, you need to be over 21 to drive one. That can end up catching a lot of people out!

Those are just our top suggestions! If you need any specific advice on vehicles for a particular trip or outing, don’t hesitate to ask our team. As well as providing you with the very prices on car hire and minibus hire, we offer both Flexi hire and daily hire options, so you can rent the vehicle for as long or as little as you need! Feel free to contact us at 01254 57811, and we’re always happy to help you in any way we can!