Choosing the right vehicle size for your group

The fastest way to land at the wrong airport transfer is to pick a sedan when your group needs an estate, or a minivan when a sedan would do. Both miss the budget mark in opposite directions. This guide walks through the four standard vehicle categories with realistic luggage and group counts so you book the right one the first time.

How vehicles are sized

Across the network, four categories cover almost every booking:

• Sedan: 1 to 2 passengers, 2 cases
• Estate: 1 to 3 passengers, 3 cases
• Minivan: 4 to 6 passengers, 4 to 5 cases
• Minibus: 7 to 8 passengers, 6 cases

Counts assume each passenger brings one standard hand bag plus the cases in the vehicle’s boot. The booking form takes both numbers separately and narrows the available vehicles for you.

Sedan

Two adults travelling with one or two cases each. The boot fits two large cases; hand luggage rides on the back seat or under the front passenger’s feet.

When a sedan works

• Two travellers, two cases, no buggy
• Solo business travel
• Couples on a city break
• Late-night airport runs where boot space is more relaxed

When to size up

• Adding a buggy or a pram
• Three or more cases
• Skis, surf gear, or work boxes
• Three passengers, even with light luggage

Estate

Three travellers or two with extra cases. The longer boot fits three cases plus a folded buggy.

When an estate is the right pick

• Two adults plus one child with two large cases and a buggy
• Three colleagues with one case each
• Two travellers with photography or sports gear

When to size up

• Four or more passengers
• Five or more cases
• Bicycle bags or oversized boxes

Minivan

Four to six passengers with cases. The seating is flexible and the boot is genuinely large. Most family bookings end up in a minivan.

When a minivan is the right pick

• Family of four with four cases and a buggy
• Three travellers with bulky gear (bikes, skis, work crates)
• Friend groups of four to six on a city trip

When to size up

• Seven or more passengers
• Family of six with multiple cases plus a buggy
• Group bookings where individual seating matters (long airport runs)

Minibus

Up to eight passengers with luggage. Each seat is individual, the boot is sized for six standard cases, and the ride works for groups arriving on the same flight.

When a minibus is the right pick

• Wedding parties
• Tour groups
• Corporate teams on the same flight
• Family reunions with multiple suitcases

When two vehicles makes sense instead

• Nine or more passengers; book two minivans or one minibus plus a sedan
• Unusual luggage volumes that exceed the minibus boot

Premium and electric

Most cities offer business-class sedans and SUVs as well as electric vehicles. Pricing typically sits 20 to 50 percent above the standard equivalent.

Premium

Adds extra legroom, premium leather, and often a logo-on-board option for executive arrivals. For long airport-to-meeting runs or arrivals with a tight schedule.

Electric

A growing share of the network, especially in European cities. Same passenger and luggage limits as the equivalent sedan, estate, or minivan. For a fuller view of where electric is available, see our electric vehicle transfer guide.

How to decide quickly

Three quick questions answer most bookings:

1. How many passengers? (count children too)
2. How many large cases? (count buggies, sports gear, work boxes)
3. Is the airport run more than an hour?

If passengers and cases each comfortably fit the vehicle limits, that is the right size. If you hit either limit, size up one category. If the airport run is over an hour, prioritise individual seating: a minivan or minibus over a packed sedan.

For a fuller comparison with shared shuttles, see our private versus shared transfer guide.

Booking the right vehicle

The booking form takes passenger and luggage counts up front. The platform shows vehicles that fit, with prices side by side. You pick one and pay.

Payment methods cover most travellers’ wallets: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, iDEAL | Wero, PayPal, and major local methods.

Book your airport transfer with the right vehicle for your group.