How many suitcases actually fit in a Vito
Luggage capacity by vehicle class, and why the passenger count is rarely the constraint that matters.
Almost every transfer that goes wrong at the kerb goes wrong for the same reason: the group booked on passenger count and arrived with more luggage than the vehicle takes. Seats are easy to count in advance. Suitcases are the thing people underestimate.
| Vehicle class | passengers | suitcases | Typical models | From (Lara, 14 km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sedan | 3 | 3 | Passat, Superb | €20 |
| Luxury Sedan | 3 | 3 | E-Class, A6 | €30 |
| Minivan | 7 | 6 | Caravelle, Tourneo | €35 |
| VIP Mercedes Vito | 6 | 6 | Vito, V-Class | €50 |
The luggage figure above means large checked suitcases. Cabin bags, rucksacks and handbags ride on laps and in footwells and are not counted, within reason.
What counts as an extra piece
- A pushchair. Even a folding one takes the space of a suitcase in a saloon boot.
- Golf bags. Rigid and long. A standard car takes no more than two and often only one alongside luggage.
- Baby travel cots and car seats, if you bring your own.
- Diving equipment and surfboards. Tell the company in advance; these do not fit in every vehicle at all.
The realistic rule
Count one large suitcase per adult, then add anything on the list above as a further suitcase. If that total exceeds the luggage column for your chosen class, book the next class up. The price difference between a saloon and a minivan is smaller than the cost of a second vehicle at the terminal.
Four passengers is where most bookings go wrong. Four adults with four large cases need a minivan, not a saloon, even though four people will technically fit in some cars.
Say it when you book, not on arrival
Give the number of adults, the number of children with their ages, the number of large suitcases and anything unusual. A company that knows all four sends the right vehicle the first time. This costs you one extra line in a message and saves a queue at the terminal.