7 & 8 Seater car rental UK
If you are searching for 8 seater car rental the result will vary, for example in the UK only a few suppliers offer this category, but if you are going to Italy, for example all suppliers will offer a good selection of 8 seaters in Italy. We find that if a supplier does not offer a 8 seater, they will have a good range of 9 seaters.
Cheap 8 seater car hire UK is a popular option with larger families or families that enjoy that extra comfort and luxury these models provide. In the summer months, some of these categories sell out, especially over school breaks. The most popular models of 7 seater car hire UK are listed below.
Advantages of 8 and 9 Seater Vans
If you are on a road trip style holiday, it is important to rent a vehicle that will not only meet your minium requirements, but give you a little extra in terms of comfort and size. Enter re people carrier category, which is growing in popularity in the self drive rental marketplace.
- ✓ Good levels of comfort
- ✓ Extra space for passengers and luggage
- ✓ Most newer people carriers have flexible, non-fixed seating — perfect for configuring your layout for group or family travel. Folding seats can be used for extra passenger room or increased storage space when needed.
- ✓ Modern minivans drive just like cars and no special licence is required
Disadvantages of 8 and 9 Seater Vans
- ✘ They are more expensive to rent than a standard family saloon.
- ✘ Most car rental suppliers require a higher local security deposit.
- ✘ Many rental companies impose a minimum age of 25 for people carrier and SUV rentals (though not all).
United Kingdom Car Rental Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
🗺️ Car rental locations |
300+ |
🛫 Airport locations |
London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol |
💼 Popular suppliers |
Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Budget, Alamo |
🚙 Popular car types |
Compacts, SUVs, family cars, plus 7-seater minivans and 9-seater vans . |
💶 Lowest price |
€23 per day |
🏷️ Cheapest supplier |
Enterprise |
🌐 Official tourism board |
VisitBritain.com — Official Tourism Website |
Popular 8 and 9 Seater car models in the UK
Unlike Australia, for example, the rental fleet managers offer 9 seater minivans as an alternative to those searching for an 8 seater car rental. In the UK, most fleets offer the Ford Tourneo and the Mercedes Benz Vito, both will seat 8 passengers and one driver. The seating arrangement is flexible and is perfect for groups of 7 or 8 that need extra space for luggage.
Popular UK Locations
Demand is highest in the most popular UK destinations. Below, we have listed the most popular locations for cheap 8 seater car hire UK. We can provide rental from both the airports and the downtown depots. If you do not see your location rest assured we have it included in our booking engine, To see all the locations and all the options enter your booking dates into the booking comparison engine above.
- London see passenger van deals
- Leeds Bradford Airport see 8 and 9 seater car rental deals
- Bristol – see 8 seater car rental deals
- Gatwick Airport see passenger van rental deals
- London Heathrow Airport – see people carrier rental deals
8 Seater Car Hire Worldwide Some Popular Locations
- Brisbane see passenger van deals
- Sydney see 8 and 9 seater car rental deals
- Germany, Munich Airport – see deals
- Italy, Rome see deals
- Volkswagen Touran
- Volkswagen Sharon
- Renault Scenic
- Ford S Max
- Citroen C4 Picasso
- Ford Galaxy
- Kia Sedona
- Vauxhall Zafira
8 seater passenger van hire
More car rental suppliers are increasing their range of people carrier categories with the 8 seater now standard on most USA and Canada rental fleets. If you are new to driving an 8 seater don’t worry, it is similar to driving a large car, and they all come equipped with parking sensors and other safety features.
VW Multivan 7 seater car hire Ireland
7 seats 2 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
300 km/day included mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Free additional driver
Seat Alhambra 7 seater car hire UK
7 seats 2 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Automatic **
Mercedes Vito 9 seater car rental UK
8 seats 4 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Automatic **
Ford S-Max 5+2 car rental UK
8 seats 4 bags 5 doors Air Conditioning Automatic
Unlimited Mileage , Collision Damage Waiver, Theft Protection
** Automatic **
Recommended 8 seater drives in UK
The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland – which are both vastly different cultures that make up the 300-year-old Union. What makes the United Kingdom so great is the truly diverse cultures that make the landscape so fun to explore. With such an extensive history in each of these places, you will make every turn a history lesson. If you just take the time to envision yourself in the cities a hundred years ago – you can find yourself in an entirely different situation.
The Black Mountains are quite a breathtaking drive as you navigate through the Brecon Beacons National Park deep in the Welsh Mountains. Here, you’ll find yourself 811 meters high on the Waun Fach – known for an incredible view. Then, head to an incredibly low point and take a stroll through the lovely Grwyne Fechan Valley.
If you find yourself heading through Scotland, nothing beats the world-class drive of heading through Ullapool to Durness. Argued as one of the most scenic drives in the UK, you’ll find yourself in true Scottish nature. With so many mountains reaching to the sky, lochs and lakes, rivers, and wildlife – you’ll certainly fall in love with Scotland.
If you find yourself in Northern Ireland, take a drive through the headland between Cushendun and Ballycastle, seeing the great view of the Antrim Coast. Here, you’ll rest happily between Scotland and Ireland.
For history buffs, not many places top exploring the United Kingdom with a car and a guidebook. As wonderful as London is, many people only explore London. London is a culturally unique city, but to drive and navigate the giant Kingdom is worth every minute, and we are going to list some great places to find yourself cruising through and getting lost in.
MPV Car Hire UK
The UK is a popular tourist and business traveller destination. For large families and tour groups, MPV hire UK provides a solution when you need to accommodate 7 or 8 passengers in comfort. MPV rental UK companies keep a limited supply of these 8 seater car hire options, so you will need to make your book as early as possible for 2020.
9 Seater Minivan Rental UK
For large minibus size vehicles and 9 seater car hire, you will have more options if you opt for the larger minibus option with 12 seats.
One Way 7 seater Car Hire
One way UK car hire is a popular choice to see the most of the UK. Most rental companies will offer this service. The price will vary, as will the choice of locations that you can return to. Enterprise Rent A Car for example currently offer one way for GB48 per rental.
Under 25 Car Hire
Cheap 7 seater car hire UK for under 25 is possible, most suppliers will apply an underage daily surcharge. Enter your travel dates and compare the options and extra costs across multiple UK suppliers.
UK 7 Seater One Way Car Hire
Most UK rental providers will provide one way car hire Enterprise Rent A Car Glasgow airport will let you pick up from Glasgow and return to any other depots in England, Scotland or Wales for GB48 (which is subject to change)
8 Seater Car Hire UK
In addition to the demand for 7 seater passenger vans, a demand exists for the extra luxury and comfort that comes with 8 seater car hire UK. The options here are more limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Which minivan category is best for you?
The 7 and 8 seater category is ideal for larger families or groups who need extra space and comfort. Please note luggage space will be limited if all the seats are used.
Peugeot 5008
Mercedes-Benz GLS Class
Volvo XC90
The 9 seater category is the popular in Germany. All minivan rental suppliers offer a good selection of vehicles in this range.
Renault Trafic
Ford Tourneo Custom
Mercedes Benz Vito
6,7 & 8 Seater Car Hire UK FAQ’s
To change booking, customer can just submit a modification request via the My Booking section at least 48 hours before your scheduled pick-up time. Customer can change the dates, times, location, driver details, or car type or add/remove optional extras. Though we’ll do our best to make any changes that customer request, they aren’t guaranteed as they depend on
availability and the modification policy of the supplier. Sometimes the changes may also affect the price.
Similar to having a minium age for car rental, suppliers also impose an upper age limit for people carrier rental in the UK. This again will vary from supplier to supplier. With Sixt Manchester it is 80 and with Green Motion Manchester it is 75.
To further complicate matters, some of these suppliers will still rent if over the maximum age, but charge an overage fee. Green motion falls into this category. They impose an upper age limit of 75, but will still rent to anyone up to age 80, but will charge an addition daily fee.
Sixt UK Age 80
Green Motion UK 75
Surprice 74
The minimum agw will depend on each car rental company, as such we advise entering your correct age into the booking engine and that will restrict the vehicles permitted based on your age. In addition, check with the supplier terms for any specific licence requirement to rent out the 8 seater minivan category.
For exact supplier conditions and rules, please check the supplier rental terms.
Most suppliers in the UK offer free miles or unlimited mileage, some supplier, Arnold Clark as an example will only offer free miles for a rental period that is 4 days or over.
On the search results page, after entering your booking dates, a link will be displayed to that rental supplier’s rental conditions. So please enter your travel dates into the booking widget to learn more
You can find a link to the Rental Conditions underneath the picture of the car.
The Rental Conditions will also be in your voucher once your booking is confirmed.
✏️You can also download your voucher along with the Rental Conditions in the My Booking section.
Automatics are available in this popular category, use the filters on left-hand side of the result page to filter your results to suite your rental requirements. 
More and more car rental companies are now accepting a debit card for the local security deposit, but NOT all. We have listed the car agents in Manchester that offer car hire without a credit card, but please also confirm with rental supplier terms in case they change their conditions of rental.
Budget
Avis
Keddy
Sixt
Others including Drivalia and Green Motion will only accept a credit card in the name of the lead driver. Tip: If someone in the party has a credit card and meets the rental qualifying conditions, you could make them the lead driver and add yourself as an additional driver.
All 8 seater are available for rent with a standard driving licence from car rental companies. The 8 car seater category is not in a minibus category, so if you live in the UK, the basic B licence allows you to get behind the wheel of any available people carrier.
- Reviewed and updated: 11 Dec 2025
- Written by Eamonn Turley, expert in car rental & campervans