Travel English | How to Rent a Car

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ESL Video on How to Rent a Car

ESL Conversation on Travel English How to Rent a Car

Mary:
Good morning sir. How can I help you today?

Darren:
Hi. I’d like to rent a car for three days. Just your basic model will be fine. I just need to get from A to B, so it doesn’t need to be fancy.

Mary:
Certainly sir. May I ask how many people will be travelling in the car? Is it just yourself, or wife and family?

Darren:
Just myself, thanks. I am here alone on business.

Mary:
Ok, I have the perfect car for you, a Toyota Camry. How does that sound?

Darren:
Sure, a Camry is fine. What time do I have to have it back?

Mary:
Just return it by closing time, 5.00 pm on Wednesday. May I have your details and credit card, please? There is a $100 deposit required which will be refunded to your card as long as there’s no damage and the tank is full, you’ll be refunded.
It’s $57 per day on top of that including insurance. A total of $271.

Darren:
Okay, that sounds a fair price. Thank you for that. I will see you in three days.

Mary:
Yes, sir. Thank you, here are the keys. I hope you enjoy your stay here.

ESL Questions on How to Rent a Car

1. How many days does she need a car for?
2. Who is she traveling with?
3. What’s the purpose of her travel?
4. What time does she need to return the car back?
5. What day will she return the car?
6. How much is the deposit?
7. How much per day is the car?
8. On what conditions will she get the refund back?

Vocabulary for Travel English How to Rent a Car

I’d like to rent a car for 3 days.
Rent a car – hire a car

Basic – economy – standard
Compact – full size
Sporty – elite
Premium – luxury

I just need to get from A to B
– I just need something to get around town.

So, it doesn’t need to be anything fancy.
– Anything special
– flash

How many people will be traveling in the car?
– What size car are you looking for?
– Will you be using it for anything other than getting around town?

I’m here alone on business
– There are (4) of us. I’m here with my family.

How does that sound?
– Does that sound okay?
– Does that sound alright to you?
– What do you think?

That sounds like a fair price.
– That sounds reasonable.
– That’s a bit expensive.

It’s $57 on top of that including insurance.
– Plus $57 including insurance.
– And an additional $57 including insurance.

What time do I have to have it back?
– What time do I need to return it by?
– What time do I need to have it back by?

Reference: Trav15