When you plan a family trip with children and decide on a family rental car, choosing the right vehicle is especially important. It should be spacious for each passenger, have enough luggage space, and provide various options and functions to make the trip easy, comfortable, and entertaining.
Unlike the family trips to Asia for instance, where most western travelers do not rent cars, another feature that travelers in western countries do expect in a family rental car is the high ground clearance and all-wheel drive for driving in a variety of road conditions. 7 seater SUV rentals fully meet these criteria and are therefore a popular means of transport wherever you go. If you are looking for a reliable family car, we have selected the best models available on the car rental market…
The Best Options for Your Family Rental Car
1. Land Rover Discovery
Improvements made to the latest generation of Land Rover Discovery make it one of the best 7 seat rental cars. The car can easily accommodate 7 adults. No matter how far the seats are shifted, everyone will have ample legroom. The SUV weighs up to 2 tons but remains comfortable to drive.
Discovery comes out on top of midsize jeeps if the volume of the trunk is the major criterion. 258 liters with all seats easily increase to 1,137 liters after transformation. What really sets the Land Rover apart is ‘InControl Remote’. The app allows you to use a smartphone or a 10-inch touchscreen to adjust the rear seats.
For kids, All Discovery models come standard with Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system with the best 11.4-inch touchscreen. A simpler menu layout and is capable of some updates. Keep in mind it has nine USB ports dot the cabin, and novel tablet-holding accessories can be used to set up rear-seat entertainment for kids.
For your safety, Land Rover also offers a novel 360-degree exterior camera system that also provides a view of what is directly under the front end of the Discovery
2. Audi Q7
When considering this model, it’s important to set priorities. The Audi Q7 is primarily an SUV, not a 7-seater family rental car. This is a chic, comfortable vehicle with excellent visibility, which is pleasant to drive. The size of the Q7 is the dominant factor, while its performance is surprising. You will need only 6.5 seconds to accelerate the car to 100 km/h. A weight reduction of 300 kg compared to the previous model gives good maneuverability and cornering.
Audi is a family SUV not devoid of luxury. When it comes to space in the car, the Q7 has one small drawback. An adult will feel a lack of space in the rear seats. Of course, if you plan to place your children there, then there will be no problems. By the way, you can electrically adjust the front seats, as well as slide the middle row to accommodate everything you need.
3. Volvo XC90
The XC90 appeared in 2002 as a spacious SUV. Over the past decade, the quality of the seven-seat crossover has gradually improved. Volvo is about the increased attention to safety measures, as well as the sufficient space in the cabin, which adds advantages in comparison with competitors.
The quality of the interior is at a high level – materials and stylish design are in line with the spirit of Land Rover. The car is made neat, minimalist, but doesn’t create a feeling of emptiness. The car has leather upholstery, climate control, Bluetooth headset, satellite receiver, ten-speaker stereo system and USB for connecting an audio player.
We can safely recommend this SUV as a family rental car. Children will feel comfortable in the back row of seats, even considering that it’s not as spacious as the middle one. The trunk is large. With all the seats up, there’s enough room for a couple of suitcases.
Fuel Economy
Turbo-4 engines and plug-in hybrid technology earn reasonable fuel economy in the XC90, but it’s not a magnitude leap higher than other three-row SUVs. Based on the more common all-wheel-drive models.
The XC90 T5 has a front-wheel-drive which earns EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 30 highway, 25 combined. With all-wheel drive, the ratings fall to 20/28/23 mpg. With supercharging, the T6 drivetrain drops to 19/28/22 mpg.
4. Ford Expedition
Ford is a frequent choice in the family car rental category. Enough space for 7 people, ample legroom in the third row and heated front seats are what you can expect from the Expedition.
The car is well equipped with electronic systems, including powerful SYNC 3 infotainment system, enhanced voice recognition, large scrollable touchscreen, and innovative navigation device. The 360⁰ split-display camera allows you to view the traffic situation around the vehicle on an 8-inch color LCD screen.
The Terrain Management System selects up to seven preset modes to optimize driving dynamics for different road conditions. Ford Expedition is the perfect choice for large families who like to travel long distances.
Enormous doors get easy access to the second and third rows. In the middle, either a split-bench seat or captain’s chairs seat three or two; we’d select the bucket seats on Limited, Platinum, and King Ranch trucks, since the pass-through lets adults walk through to the rearmost seat. In any case, the middle-row seats can slide forward, even in the presence of a child car seat.
5. Cadillac XT6
If you are looking for a very special 7 seater SUV, rent a car from Cadillac. The XT6 is an elegant blend of technology, sophistication and functionality. The sleek lines of the body are complemented by a stylish radiator grille framed by slim signature LED headlights for exceptional clarity and illumination.
The large interior makes the XT6 a great rental car for a comfortable family trip. Also, there are electrically foldable seats in the third row . The car has a Tri-Zone climate control system and ventilated front seats, but these are just a few of all the impressive details.
Cadillac’s powerful 3.6-liter V6 engine works together with an intelligent 9-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel-drive Smart Tow system provides the perfect combination of dynamics and comfort.
Fuel Economy
The Cadilac XT6 is quite good with fuel economy.
The EPA estimates the 2021 XT6 with the standard turbo-four will earn up to 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway. Models with the V-6 engine are rated up to 19 mpg city and 26 highway. The all-wheel-drive XT6 runs on a 75-mph highway fuel-economy route is less rosy with a result of 22 mpg
6. Mercedes-Benz GLS+
Mercedes is an icon of comfort and safety. This is probably exactly what you are looking for in a large family car rental vehicle. The 4matic system provides a stable grip in all weather conditions. The optional self-leveling, height-adjustable AIRMATIC air suspension ensures a comfortable ride for all passengers.
The spacious interior of the Mercedes can accommodate seven adults. All seats feature heating, ventilation and massage. The reclining backrests of the second row of seats facilitate access to the third row. The Mercedes-Benz GLS+ has an electric tailgate.
Of course, the Brabus treatment continues inside, with luxurious leather upholstery populating the cabin in a quilted pattern, among other things. But the best part of the Brabus upgrade lies inside the bonnet via the company’s PowerXtra B40S-800 performance upgrade.
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