How much luggage really fits: Comfort or Van
Two people with two suitcases fit in a sedan. Six people with six suitcases do not. Between those two obvious cases sits everything that actually causes trouble at the kerb: the family of four with a folded stroller, the golf trip, the ski week, the couple who packed for a month.
This guide gives you the numbers so you can decide before you book, not after the driver opens the boot.
The three classes at a glance
| Comfort | Van | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical car | Mercedes E-Class or similar | Mercedes V-Class, Peugeot Traveller | Mercedes S-Class |
| Passengers | up to 4 | up to 7 | up to 3 |
| Large suitcases | 2-3 | up to 7 | 2-3 |
| Plus cabin bags | 2 | several | 2 |
| Oversized items | no | yes | no |
A large suitcase here means the checked size most airlines allow, roughly 75 cm tall. A cabin bag is the 55 x 40 x 20 cm piece that goes in the overhead locker.
The number most people get wrong
Passengers and luggage do not scale together. A sedan seats four but its boot holds three large cases, so four adults with a case each already exceed it. The boot fills before the seats do.
Mercedes E-Class boot: 540 litres. Mercedes V-Class with all seven seats occupied: over 1,000 litres, and more than three times that with the rear rows folded.
That is the real gap. Not two extra seats, but a boot with room to spare while every seat is still taken.
The price difference is smaller than people expect
This surprises most travellers, so here are actual numbers from our calculator on 4 August 2026:
| Route | Comfort | Van | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport to central Barcelona | 57 € | 63 € | +10% |
| Airport to Sitges | 83 € | 89 € | +8% |
| Airport to Salou | 197 € | 207 € | +5% |
| Barcelona to Valencia | 593 € | 616 € | +4% |
The longer the ride, the smaller the gap in percentage terms. On the airport run the Van costs about six euros more. That is less than a coffee each for four people, and it removes the entire question of whether the boot will close.
Our advice is simple: if you are hesitating between the two, take the Van. The cost of guessing wrong is a second vehicle. The cost of guessing right is a few euros.
When Comfort is genuinely enough
- Two people, two large cases, two cabin bags
- A solo business traveller with a case and a laptop bag
- Three adults travelling light, hand luggage only
- A couple with one child and one folded compact stroller
In all of these the sedan is not a compromise. It is the right car, and it costs less.
When you need the Van
Four or more passengers with a case each. The arithmetic runs out in the sedan boot, not in the seats.
A stroller. A folded stroller takes roughly the space of one medium suitcase. Two adults, a baby, two cases and a stroller is already a Van.
Skis or snowboards. A ski bag is around 175 cm long. It does not go in a sedan boot in any orientation, and putting it through the cabin means folding down seats you need for people.
Golf. A hard travel cover for clubs is about 130 x 40 x 40 cm. One fits awkwardly in a large sedan. Two do not fit at all.
Surfboards. Shortboards up to 190 cm travel fine in a Van with a rear row folded. Longboards need to be discussed before booking, and we will tell you honestly if they will not go.
A bike box. Standard bike travel cases are around 140 x 80 x 30 cm. Van only, and one box uses most of the boot.
Trade show materials. Roll-up banners, sample cases, printed stock. If you can measure the longest side, tell us and we will confirm.
Two things worth knowing before you book
The price is per vehicle, not per person. A Van for six is not six fares. For a group it usually works out cheaper per head than two sedans, and always cheaper than two of anything.
Child seats are free in every class. They do not eat into your luggage allowance, but they do occupy a seat. Two children in seats plus three adults means five seats used, which is Van territory even with modest luggage.
Still not sure? Measure the longest thing
Most awkward cases come down to one item. If you know the longest dimension of your biggest piece, the answer is usually immediate:
| Longest side | What you need |
|---|---|
| under 80 cm | fits in any class |
| 80 to 130 cm | Van, or Comfort if it is the only large item |
| over 130 cm | Van, and tell us what it is when you book |
Support answers before you pay. Sending a photo of the pile of luggage in your hallway is completely normal and we would rather see it than guess.
Frequently asked
Does a folded stroller count as a suitcase? Roughly, yes. Plan for it as one medium case. If you also have two large cases, choose the Van.
How many large suitcases fit in a Comfort sedan? Two comfortably, three if they are standard checked size and nobody has a fourth. Plus two cabin bags in the cabin.
How many fit in a Van? Up to seven large cases with all seven seats occupied. Fold the rear row and the capacity roughly doubles.
Can I bring skis? Yes, in a Van. A ski bag is about 175 cm and will not fit a sedan. Mention it when booking so the driver arranges the cabin.
What about a golf travel bag? One hard cover fits in a Van easily. Two also fit. In a sedan, one is a tight squeeze and two are impossible.
Is the Van much more expensive? Between 4% and 10% more depending on the route. On a short airport run it is about six euros.
Is the price per person? No, per vehicle. The number of passengers does not change the fare.
What if my luggage does not fit on arrival? Tell us before you book rather than at the kerb. If we get it wrong, that is our problem to solve. If you did not mention the surfboard, a second car takes time to arrange.
Do child seats reduce luggage space? No, but each one uses a passenger seat. Count seats and cases separately.
The class selector sits in the booking form, and the price for each shows before you confirm: try it on the airport to central Barcelona route, where Comfort is 64 € and the Van a few euros more. For families heading to the coast, the airport to Salou and PortAventura run is the most common Van booking we get.
All destinations are in the transfer catalogue.