Definition

Noun: A service or business that provides automobiles for temporary use in exchange for payment. It refers to the act or system of renting a car, or to the company that offers this service.

Usage

The term "car rental" is used to describe the industry, a specific transaction, or a company. * You can arrange a car rental for your vacation. * The car rental counter is located on the airport's lower level. * He works for a major car rental company.

Examples

• We compared prices from several car rental agencies online.
• The cost of the car rental includes insurance and unlimited mileage.
• For longer trips, a car rental is often more convenient than public transport.

Advanced Usage

• "car rental agreement": The contract outlining the terms, conditions, and costs of the rental.
  • Please read the car rental agreement carefully before signing.
• "car rental insurance": Optional or included coverage for damage to or theft of the rented vehicle.
  • Check if your credit card provides car rental insurance.

Variants and Related Words

• Rental car (n): The specific vehicle that is rented. This is often used interchangeably with "hire car."
  • I returned the rental car with a full tank of gas.
• Car hire (n): A synonym for "car rental," more commonly used in British English.
  • We need to book car hire for our trip to Scotland.

Synonyms

• Vehicle rental
• Auto rental

Noun

1. a rented car
   • she picked up a hire car at the airport and drove to her hotel