FAQ

Every car hire firm has its own code for the vehicle groups. However most do try to follow a standard format known as ACRISS.

The first letter stands for the vehicle category:

• M= mini

• E= economy

• C= compact

• I= lower mid-range

• S= mid-range

• F= upper mid-range

• P= luxury, L= top luxury

• X= special cars

The second letter stands for the vehicle type:

• B= 2 door

• C= 3 door

• D= 4 door, W= estate

• V= van/minibus, L= saloon

• S= sport, T= cabriolet

• F= 4x4

• P= pickup

• J= off-road

• X= special (refers to a special feature that is guaranteed to be in or on the vehicle)

The third letter stands for the type of transmission:

• A= automatic

• M= manual gearbox

The fourth letter stands for the equipment level item, climate control:

• M= without climate control

• R= with climate control

An example you may see could be this: EDMR

• E= economy

• D= 4-door

• M= manual gearbox

• R= with climate control

For further car hire codes (e.g. insurances and items) please click on the link below

car hire abbreviations

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