Compare vehicle categories for your journey
Compare vehicle categories for your passenger group, luggage and itinerary. The examples below are planning categories, not a guarantee of a particular vehicle or specification. Request a quotation for your route and dates, then confirm the actual seating, storage, access and equipment before booking.
Standard Minibus
Capacity confirmed in quotationA category to compare for a smaller group sharing one itinerary. Confirm the passenger and luggage fit, access needs and requested amenities.
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Large Minibus
Capacity confirmed in quotationFor a larger minibus request, provide the passenger load on each leg, suitcases and any bulky equipment. The proposed layout must accommodate them together.
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Standard Coach
Capacity confirmed in quotationCompare a mini-coach when the group or luggage needs more room than the proposed minibus. Storage, seating and amenities depend on the offered vehicle.
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Full-Size Coach
Capacity confirmed in quotationA full-size coach may keep a larger party together. Check its passenger capacity, luggage arrangements, boarding access and the specification required by your group.
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Executive Coach
Capacity confirmed in quotationDescribe the comfort and equipment you require for an executive coach request. The quotation should confirm the actual seating layout and features.
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Double Decker
Capacity confirmed in quotationFor a large group, compare a higher-capacity vehicle with several coordinated vehicles. Double-deck layouts, route access and luggage capacity need specific confirmation.
Read the vehicle planning guideFeatures to confirm for the offered vehicle
Amenities and storage depend on the actual vehicle. Request essential features and confirm them in the quotation.
Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi
USB Charging
Luggage Storage
Matching the vehicle to the group
Vehicle categories overlap between operators. Start with the maximum passenger load, then list suitcases, cabin bags and bulky equipment separately. A group travelling with large suitcases may need a different configuration from the same group with day bags. More passenger seats do not by themselves establish more storage.
Give the exact pickup addresses and any access instructions supplied by hotels or venues. The operator should assess the proposed vehicle against the route. Compare one larger vehicle with several smaller vehicles using the full itinerary, luggage requirements, coordination needs and complete quotations.
Luggage capacity, in practice
Luggage capacity depends on the specific vehicle and seating configuration. State the number and approximate size of suitcases and cabin bags, then ask how they will be stored with all passengers aboard. Do not assume one suitcase per seat or that unused seats can be used for luggage.
Bulky items need their own conversation. Skis, bicycles, orchestral instruments and sports kit all take hold space out of the calculation, so tell us about them with the passenger count rather than on the day.
Accessibility and child seats
Describe accessible boarding needs, the number of wheelchair users and whether passengers will remain in a wheelchair or transfer to a seat. Include equipment dimensions where relevant. Ask the booking team to confirm an appropriate vehicle and its availability for the route and dates before committing.
For school and family groups, provide the children’s ages and ask which seating or restraint arrangements apply to the route and offered vehicle. Confirm any required equipment and who supplies and fits it before booking.
What to confirm in the quotation
We arrange transport with a driver. Check the written quotation for the agreed route, dates, vehicle requirements, waiting and included movements. Ask whether parking, tolls, ferries, access charges and any driver accommodation are included or separately itemised.
Specification varies by operator and vehicle. Request essential features, including air conditioning, a toilet, charging or Wi-Fi, and have them confirmed for the offered vehicle. Category names and photographs should not be treated as an equipment guarantee.
Common Questions
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