English for Real Life: Renting a Car

To rent a car, you’ll need to know the vocabulary and expressions used in this context in English. In this class, we look at some of the things you need to consider when renting a car including the type of car, policies, insurance, extras, and more. There are specific terms you need to save yourself a lot of money, to keep yourself safe, and to have a comfortable and enjoyable trip. We’ll also consider some of the questions the rental agent may ask you and what you should ask. After the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz: More of my driving videos: Learn English Vocabulary: Buying a Car Driving in English: Car & Road Vocabulary In this lesson: 00:00 Vocabulary for renting a car in English 00:29 Type of Vehicle: manual, standard, crossover, luxury... 06:03 Car Rental Extras: winter tires, GPS, child seat... 08:43 rental car insurance 12:59 mileage 13:57 pick-up, return/dropoff 14:24 shuttle service 14:44 age requirements 15:30 license requirements 16:28 common questions for renting a car