How to Say “Rental Car” in Spanish

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coche de alquiler
/kot͡ʃe de alkileɾ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "rental car" is translated into Spanish as coche de alquiler.
coche de alquiler refers to the specific vehicle that has been rented. If you are instead referring to the business or the service of renting vehicles, use alquiler de coches.
Meaning: rented car (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of coche (car) and de alquiler (of rental/for rent).

Which one should you use?

Use coche de alquiler to refer to the vehicle itself, whereas alquiler de coches refers to the business or the act of renting cars.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In many Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America, carro is the standard word for a car, so you can use carro de alquiler. In Mexico, you can say Carro en renta or Coche rentado. In Argentina, you can use the phrase Auto de alquiler.

How do you pronounce it?

/kotʃe de alkileɾ/

Did you know?

  • The word coche originally referred to a horse-drawn carriage, which is why the same word is still used in Spanish today to describe a baby stroller.
  • The word alquiler is not of Latin origin, but was borrowed into Spanish from Arabic.

Examples in context

  • Hola, estoy buscando un carro en renta para explorar Cancún durante mis vacaciones. ¿Podría recomendarme alguna agencia local?
    Hello, I am looking for a rental car to explore Cancun during my vacation. Could you recommend a local agency?
  • Necesito un coche de alquiler para el viaje.
    I need a rental car for the trip.
  • El coche de alquiler es de color azul.
    The rental car is blue.
  • ¿Dónde puedo recoger mi coche de alquiler?
    Where can I pick up my rental car?

Example conversation

Sofía and Javier are at the airport arriving at their destination.

  1. Sofía

    Javier, ¿tienes las llaves del coche de alquiler?
    Javier, do you have the keys to the rental car?
  2. Javier

    Sí, las tengo en mi maleta.
    Yes, I have them in my suitcase.
  3. Sofía

    Perfecto, vamos a buscar el coche de alquiler.
    Perfect, let's go look for the rental car.
  4. Javier

    Está muy cerca de la salida.
    It is very close to the exit.

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