Renting a Car

REVIEW – Hotel Vocabulary

When you book a room, you make a ______.

Services like Wi-Fi or breakfast are called ______. 

Cleaning service in a hotel is called ______. 

If a hotel has free rooms, there is a ______. 

When you get a better room, you receive an ______. 

GRAMMAR FOCUS: Using “to” (Common Verb Patterns)

Structure: verb + to + verb

Common verbs: want to, need to, have to, would like to, plan to

Examples:

I want to rent a car.

I need to show my licence.

I’d like to add insurance.

I plan to return the car tomorrow.

FIXED PHRASES

I’d like to rent a car – I’d like to rent a car for three days.

What’s included in the price? – What’s included in the price? Does it include insurance?

Do I have to…? – Do I have to return the car with a full tank?

CAR RENTAL VOCABULARY (B2/C1 LEVEL)

ROLEPLAY: RENTING A CAR (GUIDED CONVERSATION)

Staff: Hello. How can I help you today?

Customer: (Say you want to rent a car.)

Staff: What type of car are you looking for?

Customer: (Choose a small, automatic, larger car, etc.)

Staff: The price is €50 per day. Insurance is not included.

Customer: (Ask about price, insurance, or mileage.)

Staff: (Reply about question)

Staff: You also need to pay a deposit.

Customer: (Ask about the deposit.)

Returning the car:

Staff: When you returned the car, we noticed some damage.

Customer: (Say the damage was already there.)

Staff: We may need to charge you.

Customer: (Ask to check the agreement or defend yourself.)

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS (WITH EXAMPLE ANSWERS)

Have you ever rented a car? – Yes, I have rented a car a few times.

Do you prefer renting a car or public transport? – I prefer renting a car.

What is important when renting a car? – Price and insurance.

Do you read contracts carefully? – Yes, I try to read everything.

Have you had a problem with a rental company? – No, but I’ve heard stories.

Would you prefer a small or large car? – I prefer a small car.

Do you think insurance is necessary? – Yes, it’s safer.

What would you do if the car had damage? – I would report it immediately.

Do you like driving abroad? – Sometimes, but it can be stressful.

What questions would you ask? – I’d ask about price and conditions.