Estate Car & Luggage Guide

What fits in the estate car

Up to 4 passengers travel with 2 large suitcases in the boot plus a piece of hand luggage each, which is roughly 4 medium suitcases in total. This covers most family holiday luggage and standard business trip bags.

This is a guide rather than a hard limit. If you know your exact luggage in advance, particularly for larger groups or bulky items, mention it when you book and we will confirm it will fit before you travel.

Why an estate car, not a saloon

Many airport transfer operators run a saloon car by default, upgrading to a larger vehicle only on request. An estate car has significantly more usable boot space than a saloon, which matters for airport trips specifically because most passengers are travelling with more luggage than an everyday journey.

Booking a saloon and turning up with holiday luggage for four people is one of the most common reasons a transfer does not go smoothly. Running an estate car as standard removes that risk.

One vehicle type, consistently

We do not offer a saloon, MPV or minibus. Every booking is the same estate car and the same passenger and luggage capacity, so there is no uncertainty about which vehicle will turn up or whether it has been correctly matched to your party size.

The trade-off is that we cannot carry groups larger than 4 passengers or luggage well beyond the guide above. If that applies to your journey, contact us before booking and we will let you know honestly whether we can help.

Oversized and awkward items

Golf bags, skis, snowboards and large pushchairs can often be accommodated, but they take up space that would otherwise hold a suitcase. Tell us about any oversized items when you book so we can confirm everything will fit alongside your other luggage.