English phrasebook
Renting a Car in English
Practise renting a car in England. Choose a size, ask about insurance, show your documents and find out where to return it.
Situation: A car rental desk at a UK airport. Your goal: Rent a small car for three days.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Rental agent
Good morning. How can I help you?
You
Good morning. I want to rent a car for three days.
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Rental agent
Perfect. What type of car do you prefer? We have small, medium and family cars.
You
A small one, please. There are only two of us.
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Rental agent
A small car costs thirty-five pounds a day. Do you want the full insurance?
You
Yes, I want the full insurance. What does it include?
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Rental agent
It includes damage, theft and roadside assistance twenty-four hours a day.
You
Very good. What documents do you need?
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Rental agent
I need your passport and your driving licence, please.
You
Here's my passport and my driving licence.
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Rental agent
Thank you. The car has a full tank. Please return it full too.
You
Understood. Where do I have to return the car?
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Rental agent
Here, in this same car park, on Friday before six. Here are the keys. Have a good trip!
You
Thank you very much. See you on Friday!
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