Family Car Rental
7 & 9 Seats
Spacious people carriers, SUVs and minibuses for the whole family. Free baby seats, XXL boot, optimal comfort. From €40/day.
Why choose Elynor Tours for your family car?
Travel as a family with peace of mind: space, comfort and child-friendly equipment.
FREE baby seats
Up to 2 baby/child seats included in every rental (worth €50-100). Booster seats, group 1 seats, group 0+ baby seats.
XXL boot guaranteed
Generous luggage space: 500-1500L depending on the vehicle. Pushchairs, suitcases, toys, beach gear... everything fits easily.
Family comfort
Multi-zone air conditioning, rear DVD screens (depending on model), sliding doors, modular seats, plenty of storage.
Our family vehicles
7-Seater People Carrier
The versatile choice for families of 4-6
Passengers: 7 adults
Or 5 adults + 2 children with seats
Boot: 300-700L
Up to 1500L with seats folded
Standard category B licence
Easy to drive like a car
Optimal comfort
3 modular rows, sliding doors
Available models:
- • Renault Grand Scénic
- • Peugeot 5008
- • Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer
- • Ford Galaxy / S-Max
- • Seat Alhambra
- • Volkswagen Touran
From
€40/day
7-Seater SUV
Power and comfort for all terrains
Passengers: 7 adults
Spacious 2nd-row bench
Boot: 500-900L
Up to 2000L with seats folded
4x4 / All-wheel drive
Perfect for mountains, snow, tracks
Presence & safety
High driving position, premium equipment
Available models:
- • Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
- • Peugeot 5008 SUV
- • Nissan X-Trail
- • Hyundai Santa Fe
- • Skoda Kodiaq
- • Kia Sorento
From
€50/day
9-Seater Minibus
Maximum space for large families
Passengers: 9 adults
Or 6 adults + 3 children with seats
Boot: 1000-1500L
Up to 3000L+ with seats folded
Category B licence (depending on country)
May require D1 extension (>8 pass.)
Maximum volume
Ideal for groups, blended families
Available models:
- • Mercedes Vito / Viano
- • Volkswagen Transporter
- • Renault Trafic Passenger
- • Peugeot Traveller
- • Ford Transit Custom
- • Opel Vivaro Life
From
€60/day
Family Car Rental Rates 2025
| Vehicle type | Price/day | Price/week | Price/month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-seater people carrier Renault Scénic, Peugeot 5008 | €40-70 | €280-490 | €900-1400 |
| 7-seater SUV VW Tiguan, Nissan X-Trail | €50-90 | €350-630 | €1200-2000 |
| 9-seater minibus Mercedes Vito, VW Transporter | €60-120 | €420-840 | €1500-2800 |
| Options included FOR FREE | ✓ 2 baby/child seats✓ Additional driver✓ GPS✓ CDW insurance | ||
Long-term discount
-20% from 15 days • -30% from 30 days
Unlimited mileage
Drive without limits on all our rentals
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48h before
FREE Baby & Child Seats
We include up to 2 baby/child seats with every family rental. Safety and comfort for your little travellers.
Group 0+ Baby Seat
Age: 0-15 months
Weight: 0-13 kg
Rear-facing infant carrier for babies. Isofix or 3-point belt fixing. Perfect for newborns and infants.
Group 1 Child Seat
Age: 9 months - 4 years
Weight: 9-18 kg
Seat with forward-facing 5-point harness. Reinforced side protection. Ideal for toddlers who can sit up.
Group 2/3 Booster
Age: 4-12 years
Weight: 15-36 kg
Booster with or without backrest. Uses the car's 3-point belt. For children who have outgrown harness seats.
How to order your baby seats?
State the ages
Specify the ages and weights of your children when booking (phone or WhatsApp).
We prepare
We select the right seats and install them in your vehicle before you arrive.
Everything is ready
Get in the car, settle your children and set off safely. It's as simple as that!
Top 5 Family Road Trips in Europe
Our favourite itineraries for unforgettable family holidays
🇫🇷 France: French Riviera & Provence
Itinerary: Nice → Monaco → Cannes → Saint-Tropez → Aix-en-Provence → Avignon → Verdon Gorges
Duration: 10-14 days
about 1200 km
Best period
May-June, September
Rental budget
€400-700 (people carrier)
Family activities: Beaches, Marineland, Monaco Oceanographic Museum, hilltop villages, Provence lavender, swimming in the Verdon Gorges.
🇪🇸 Spain: Andalusia with the family
Itinerary: Malaga → Ronda → Seville → Cordoba → Granada → Costa del Sol
Duration: 10-12 days
about 800 km
Best period
April-May, October
Rental budget
€350-600 (people carrier)
Family activities: Alhambra Granada, Alcazar Seville, white villages, Costa del Sol beaches, water parks, tapas for children.
🇮🇹 Italy: Tuscany & Rome
Itinerary: Rome → Orvieto → Siena → San Gimignano → Florence → Pisa → Lucca → Cinque Terre
Duration: 12-15 days
about 900 km
Best period
May-June, September
Rental budget
€450-750 (people carrier)
Family activities: Colosseum Rome, Tower of Pisa, Florence museums (Uffizi), Tuscan farms, artisanal ice cream, medieval villages.
🇩🇪🇦🇹 Germany-Austria: Castle Route & Tyrol
Itinerary: Munich → Neuschwanstein → Innsbruck → Salzburg → Hallstatt → Lake Constance
Duration: 10-12 days
about 700 km
Best period
June-September
Rental budget
€500-800 (7-seater SUV)
Family activities: Disney castles (Neuschwanstein), Tyrol mountains, crystal-clear lakes, Tyrolean villages, easy hikes.
🇵🇹 Portugal: From Lisbon to the Algarve
Itinerary: Lisbon → Sintra → Obidos → Porto → Algarve (Lagos, Albufeira) → Évora
Duration: 12-14 days
about 1000 km
Best period
May-June, September
Rental budget
€400-650 (people carrier)
Family activities: Algarve beaches, sea caves, Sintra castles, pasteis de nata, surfing for children, Porto/Lisbon aquariums.
10 Tips for Travelling as a Family
Choose automatic transmission
For a family road trip, automatic transmission reduces driver fatigue, especially in town or in the mountains. It lets you focus on the road and the children.
Plan regular breaks
A break every 2h max: motorway areas with games, picnic, stretch your legs. Children cope better with journeys broken up with fun stops.
Keep the children busy
Audiobooks, travel games, charged tablets, favourite toys. Ask for a vehicle with rear DVD screens if available (high-end SUV).
Optimise the boot
Soft bags rather than rigid suitcases (30% more space). Boot organisers. Keep snacks, wipes and children's changes accessible without unpacking everything.
Check the seats BEFORE leaving
Correct installation = safety. Check Isofix fixing, belt tightness, seat orientation. Do an installation test at pick-up.
Multi-zone air conditioning
With children, air conditioning adjustable by zone is a real plus: warm at the front, cool at the back or vice versa. Available on recent SUVs and people carriers.
Sliding doors = safety
Minibuses and people carriers with sliding doors prevent children from opening the doors onto neighbouring cars in car parks. More practical with babies.
Family survival kit
Wipes, sick bags, complete change, medicines (paracetamol, saline solution), spare comforters, water, healthy snacks. Prepare a dedicated, accessible bag.
Drive outside peak hours
Early morning departures (6-7am) or early afternoon (2pm): less traffic, children sleep in the car, you save time and nerves.
Zero-worry insurance
With children = risk of spills and stains. Take the excess waiver (SCDW) for total peace of mind. Ask for interior protection if available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a 7-seater people carrier and a 9-seater minibus?▼
A 7-seater people carrier (type Renault Grand Scénic, Peugeot 5008) offers 7 seats with a medium boot (300-500L). It drives like a standard car with a category B licence.
A 9-seater minibus (type Mercedes Vito, Volkswagen Transporter) offers 9 seats with an XXL boot (1000L+) but requires a category B licence with an extension depending on the country. The minibus is more spacious but also larger to manoeuvre.
Can I rent a 7-seater car with a standard category B licence?▼
Yes, absolutely. 7-seater vehicles (people carriers, SUVs) can be driven with a standard category B licence in all countries. Only 9-seater minibuses may require an extension or training depending on local legislation (e.g. some countries require a D1 licence for +8 passengers).
Are baby and child seats included in the rental?▼
At Elynor Tours, we include up to 2 baby/child seats FOR FREE with every family rental (worth €50-100).
Available types:
• Booster (15-36kg)
• Group 1 seat (9-18kg)
• Group 0+ baby seat (0-13kg)
Specify the ages/weights when booking to guarantee the right seats.
How much does it cost to rent a 7-seater car?▼
2025 rates vary by destination and season:
• 7-seater people carrier: €40-70/day
• 7-seater SUV: €50-90/day
• 9-seater minibus: €60-120/day
Example: 1 week in a Renault Grand Scénic = €280-490
Long-term discounts: -20% from 15 days, -30% from 30 days.
Which family car for a road trip in Europe?▼
For a family road trip, we recommend:
• Family of 4-5: Peugeot 5008 or Volkswagen Tiguan 7-seater (comfort + 700L boot)
• Family of 6-7: Renault Espace or Ford Galaxy (optimal space)
• Family of 8-9: Mercedes Vito or Volkswagen Transporter (minibus with XXL boot)
Prefer automatic for long journeys and diesel for economy.
Can I fit 3 child seats on the rear bench?▼
Yes, but it depends on the vehicle.
7-seater people carriers with 3 individual seats in the 2nd row (e.g. Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer, Ford Galaxy) make it easy to fit 3 child seats.
7-seater SUVs with a 60/40 bench in the 2nd row may be tighter. We advise you to specify this need when booking to guarantee a suitable vehicle.
Recommended family road trips
Discover our best destinations and guides for travelling as a family with a spacious car.
Ready for your next family road trip?
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