The single most useful thing you can do when booking is give an honest count of your large suitcases as well as your passengers. Boot space, not seat count, is what catches people out.
Airport · Luggage
Airport Transfers &
Luggage
Nothing spoils the start of a transfer like discovering the luggage won't fit. This practical guide explains how much each chauffeur vehicle really holds, so you book the right car and everything — and everyone — travels comfortably.
Executive Saloon Capacity
An executive saloon such as the Mercedes E-Class comfortably carries two to three passengers with two or three standard suitcases in the boot, plus hand luggage in the cabin. For a couple or a solo traveller with normal bags it is ideal, and the most economical choice. The limit is usually the boot, not the seats.
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When to Size Up
Move up to a Mercedes V-Class people carrier when you have four or more passengers, or fewer passengers with a lot of luggage. It is the right call for families, golf and ski trips, or anyone travelling with oversized or numerous cases. The V-Class keeps everyone in proper seats while swallowing the kind of luggage that would defeat a saloon.
- 4–7 passengers with luggage
- Oversized items — golf clubs, skis, instruments
- Families with buggies and car seats
- Two or three travellers with a large amount of luggage
Tell Us in Advance
A quick, honest luggage count at the time of booking prevents the worst airport scenario — a car that physically cannot take it all while a queue builds behind you. If you are unsure, tell us what you are carrying and we will recommend the right vehicle. Sizing up costs a little more; leaving a bag behind costs a great deal more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suitcases fit in a chauffeur saloon?
Typically two to three large suitcases plus hand luggage, for up to three passengers. More than that calls for a V-Class people carrier.
What vehicle do I need for a family with a buggy and car seats?
A Mercedes V-Class. It has the boot space for a buggy and luggage and the cabin room to fit child seats while keeping everyone together.
What if my luggage doesn't fit on the day?
This is avoidable by giving an accurate luggage count when booking. We use that to recommend the correct vehicle so the situation never arises.
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