Aside from choosing a reliable car hire company, choosing the right vehicle type is the most essential aspect to consider when going for a rental vehicle. You’d have to ensure that it meets your needs, such as how many people are travelling with you, how much luggage you’re carrying and how long you are planning on driving, to state a few.
Full-Size Car Rental, Mid-Size Car Rental or Compact Car Rental?
As the cliché goes, “size doesn’t matter,” but is the case of car rentals, it’s all that matters—almost. In the simplest of terms, getting a car that’s too small might not fit you and your luggage comfortably, and getting a car that’s too large may have you paying for space you don’t really need. This blog will help you learn more about our available rental car sizes and how you can take advantage of each.
Economy Cars
Best For: Short-Term Travellers and those on a Budget
Economy Car Rentals are small, compact and fuel-efficient, making them ideal for people travelling solo or couples without much luggage. Since economy cars can still accommodate four adults comfortably, this makes them ideal for parents with two children or friends looking to save up on fuel costs.
Economy Rental Cars
Compact Cars
Best For: Short-Term Travellers with Luggage
While a Compact Car Hire is often confused with economy cars, their sizes can still keep them distinct from each other. Both are still small and fuel-efficient, but compact cars usually have more space than economy-type vehicles. These compacts can still comfortably seat up to four people and accommodate more luggage, anywhere from 12 to 14 cubic feet.
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Intermediate Cars
Best For: Families and Small Groups
Intermediate or mid-size cars can accommodate up to 5 passengers with enough space for all their stuff. This makes them ideal for families or groups looking to travel long stretches. Furthermore, intermediate cars often have safety features that give parents peace of mind, knowing that their children are safe.
Family Sedans
Best For: Families or Groups Looking for Power, Comfort and Luggage Space
A family-sized sedan may be your best option if you’re looking for the best possible balance between efficiency and comfort. This vehicle class can seat up to five passengers and their luggage and boasts nifty features, such as sunroofs, leather seats and high-quality audio. While this vehicle type requires a slightly bigger budget than the first ones we’ve mentioned, it will be all worth it if you’re after style and comfort.
Hybrid Cars
A hybrid car rental will let you take advantage of better fuel economy. Please note that our fleet of hybrid rental cars in Australia charges as you drive, so there’s no need to plug in, and at the same time, you won’t need to stop as often as you would with a petrol engine. Opting for our hybrid car hire translates to more energy savings and efficiency, and reduced emissions.
SUV Hire Options from Alpha
Best For: Families or Groups Looking to Go Camping and Other Outdoor Activities
An SUV rental offers the best comfort and space and is the perfect choice for renters looking for a weekend in the great outdoors. With legroom and luggage space to boast, it can fit all your stuff, camping gear, and kids without feeling cramped. This is why SUVs remain one of the most popular classes for families and groups looking for a vehicle to hire.
To suit more needs and preferences, Alpha Car Hire offers four different SUV subclasses to choose from. Depending on your group’s size, your luggage and power requirements, some SUV models will have some advantages over another.
Compact SUV
Get all the perks of driving a spacious vehicle without burning through petrol with a 4-wheel drive. Think of a compact SUV rental as having all the features of a city car but with more comfortable space for friends and family and with luggage room to spare.
Intermediate SUV
With so many things to do and places to see in Australia, a holiday trip with the family will be more enjoyable with a rental car. Unlike studying bus and train routes and being restricted to their schedules, driving yourselves around means, you have absolute control of your itinerary.
Family SUV
A family holiday is safer and more enjoyable with a top-of-the-line SUV. And when it comes to business, arriving in a flashy SUV to your meeting says much more than getting off from a taxi. Compared to a sedan, an SUV will give you much more space for your luggage and your legs, so you won’t have to compromise on anything.
Large SUV
Drive in comfort, convenience and style with all the bells and whistles of a large SUV rental for friends or family. This premium line is designed for maximum comfort, giving drivers and passengers the most spacious option for seating and luggage.
What is the Alpha Mystery Car?
Skip comparing vehicle makes and models for your next car hire and see where lady luck takes you with your wildcard car booking. Wouldn’t it be nice if you booked the cheapest car rental and got surprised with a premium car upon pickup–or even an SUV? Plus, this Mystery Car rental is open for 21 to 24-year-olds looking for a vehicle for their next exciting adventure.
Vans
Best For: Large Groups
This people mover hire van will be your ideal rental if you want to take your extended family or mates on vacation out of town. These types of vehicles can easily accommodate up to 8 to 12 people, along with their luggage, without compromising leg room and comfort. You can also rent a moving van from Alpha Car Hire.
Moving Vans
Make moving day easier with the help of Alpha Car Hire. Whether you need an extra vehicle to supplement your moving truck or just transport a room’s worth of your belongings, our spacious and fuel-efficient moving van rental service will answer your transportation needs.
1-Tonne Utes
Best For: Moving Cumbersome Loads, Tradies Looking for a Temporary Ute
Hire a ute if you need something handy for businesses looking to deliver large items or if you’re a tradie looking for a vehicle that can house your tools and equipment.
3-Tonne Pantec Truck
Best For: Moving House
Moving houses can be one of the most daunting tasks one can tackle—it’s a big job. And for big jobs, you’d want to rent a big vehicle that’s up to the challenge. A moving truck hire can prove essential that everything works out according to schedule and can even save costs from sourcing a truck from the movers.
A Car Rental for Every Need
Now that you have a rough idea of the different vehicle makes and models available to rent, you can now make a sound decision when renting a car from Alpha Car Hire. Alternatively, you can call us, and we’d be more than happy to help you with your needs.
Get in touch with Alpha Car Hire for the best budget car rental service.
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2018 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.