Will my luggage fit?

I can get a VOLKSWAGEN GOLF at Reims (Europcar)for 10 days for $880.00. I will be returning it to Zurich Airport. That is inclusive of insurance, drop-off etc. The site says 5 adults, 4 hand bags (?) and 2 luggage. We are 2 adults, 2 children (12 and 9) with 4 pieces of carry-on luggage. Does anyone know if the 4 carry-on will fit in a Volswagen gulf?

Also, does anyone know of any promo or discount codes for Europcar?

THanks

Bill

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The luggage will be a tight fit.

Back in the 1980s we rented a high top campervan for a month in Europe.

Hard sided suitcases would not have fit anywhere so we used soft sided bags that could be scrunched...

I%26#39;d try that at least for your children%26#39;s bags...

Here%26#39;s a link to pictures of a Golf%26#39;s trunk:

http://tinyurl.com/lxs2bm

Can%26#39;t help with coupon codes but check with AutoEurope as they say they will meet any other price you may find.

Rob

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If your luggage is no larger than 22%26quot; (the normal carry-on maximum) you should be able to fit 4 in a Golf.

For pickup and drop off in different countries, there is usually a hefty premium but I do strongly recommend your contacting Autoeurope:

1-888-223-5555.

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Thanks for the picture...

With the split rear seat, I have no problems.

Fortunately my kids are small...

Bill

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Thanks.

I called Autoeurope - they offered $891.00 but will match the $880.00. So it%26#39;s a toss-up.

Will still keep looking for a discount. Even KAYAK, Expedia, Orbitz and others are all about the same price.

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The boot capacity of a Golf with the seats up is 395 litres. When you hire the car make sure it is diesel engined. Diesel fuel (gazoil) is much cheaper than petrol in France and you should easily do 11 miles per litre (sorry cannot convert that into mpg using US gallons).

Bon voyage.