{"id":889,"date":"2026-10-20T09:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:22:22","slug":"choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Your Airport Transfer Vehicle: Passengers, Luggage and Child Seats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right vehicle depends on two numbers: how many passengers are travelling and how much luggage you are taking. Book too small and someone, or something, will not fit; book too big and you pay for space you do not need. This guide explains what each of our four vehicle classes carries, with examples, and how child seats and bulky items work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#What_counts_as_luggage\" >What counts as luggage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Examples_which_vehicle_should_I_book\" >Examples: which vehicle should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Child_seats\" >Child seats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Skis_golf_clubs_pushchairs_and_other_bulky_items\" >Skis, golf clubs, pushchairs and other bulky items<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Will_I_get_exactly_the_car_I_booked\" >Will I get exactly the car I booked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Common_questions\" >Common questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#How_many_people_fit_in_an_8_seater_taxi\" >How many people fit in an 8 seater taxi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Which_vehicle_is_best_for_a_family_going_to_the_airport\" >Which vehicle is best for a family going to the airport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Is_a_bigger_vehicle_more_expensive\" >Is a bigger vehicle more expensive?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/choosing-airport-transfer-vehicle-luggage-child-seats\/#Get_your_fixed_price\" >Get your fixed price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_each_vehicle_carries\"><\/span>What each vehicle carries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Vehicle<\/th><th>Passengers<\/th><th>Large cases<\/th><th>Hand bags<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Saloon (VW Passat or similar)<\/td><td>Up to 4<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Class (Mercedes S-Class or similar)<\/td><td>Up to 4<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPV 6 (Seat Alhambra or similar)<\/td><td>Up to 5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPV 8 (VW Transporter or similar)<\/td><td>Up to 8<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You book a class of vehicle rather than a particular model. An MPV 6 takes up to 5 passengers and an MPV 8 up to 8, not counting the driver. So if you are searching for a &#8220;7 seater&#8221; or an &#8220;8 seater&#8221; taxi, the MPV 8 is the one you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_counts_as_luggage\"><\/span>What counts as luggage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large case:<\/strong> one medium-size checked suitcase, with height plus width no more than 158 cm (62 in), weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand bag:<\/strong> cabin-size luggage, about 56 \u00d7 45 \u00d7 25 cm (22 \u00d7 17.5 \u00d7 9.85 in).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anything bigger may not fit, so please call us before you book. Luggage capacity is a guide: if you are unsure, call us on +44 1582 800333 and we will advise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_which_vehicle_should_I_book\"><\/span>Examples: which vehicle should I book?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A couple with two suitcases and two cabin bags:<\/strong> a Saloon, or Business Class for extra comfort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A family of four with three large cases:<\/strong> an MPV 6. A Saloon seats four but takes only two large cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Five friends with a large case each:<\/strong> an MPV 8. An MPV 6 seats five but takes only three large cases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A group of six to eight:<\/strong> an MPV 8, which takes up to 8 passengers with 8 large cases and 8 hand bags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More than eight people:<\/strong> the MPV 8 is our largest vehicle, so call us on +44 1582 800333 before you book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not have to work this out alone: enter your real number of passengers, large cases and hand bags on the quote form, and anything too small for your party is greyed out automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_seats\"><\/span>Child seats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baby and child seats are free. Tick the Baby \/ Child Seat option when you book and tell us the child&#8217;s age in the notes. They are subject to availability, so book early if you need one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skis_golf_clubs_pushchairs_and_other_bulky_items\"><\/span>Skis, golf clubs, pushchairs and other bulky items<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skis, golf clubs, a pushchair or simply more bags than your vehicle takes? Call us on +44 1582 800333 before you book and we will advise on the right vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_get_exactly_the_car_I_booked\"><\/span>Will I get exactly the car I booked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We always aim to send the class of vehicle you booked. Occasionally, depending on availability, you may be sent a larger one. Before your pickup, we email you your driver&#8217;s name, mobile number and vehicle registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_questions\"><\/span>Common questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_people_fit_in_an_8_seater_taxi\"><\/span>How many people fit in an 8 seater taxi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to 8 passengers, not counting the driver, with up to 8 large cases and 8 hand bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_vehicle_is_best_for_a_family_going_to_the_airport\"><\/span>Which vehicle is best for a family going to the airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the luggage more than the number of people. A family of four with two large cases fits a Saloon; with three large cases, book an MPV 6; with four or more, an MPV 8. Add free child seats when you book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_bigger_vehicle_more_expensive\"><\/span>Is a bigger vehicle more expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, an MPV costs more than a Saloon for the same journey, but one MPV is usually simpler than two cars for a group. The quote form shows the fixed price for each vehicle that fits your party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_fixed_price\"><\/span>Get your fixed price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See every vehicle on our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/our-fleet\">fleet page<\/a>, then <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/#qat-book\">get an instant fixed-price quote<\/a> for your journey to or from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or Manchester, or call us 24\/7 on <a href=\"tel:+441582800333\">+44 1582 800333<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/quickairporttransfers.co.uk\/blogs\/how-to-get-the-best-price-on-your-airport-transfer\/\">guide to getting the best price<\/a> explains what your fixed price includes.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The right vehicle depends on two numbers: how many passengers are travelling and how much luggage you are taking. Book too small and someone, or something, will not fit; book too big and you pay for space you do not need. 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