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Car Rental: Spanish phrases for travel

What Spanish phrases do I need for Car Rental while travelling?

24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Car Rental" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.

Words & phrases

  • „Quisiera alquilar un auto." — I would like to rent a car.
  • „¿Cuánto cuesta por día?" — How much is it per day?
  • „Aquí está mi licencia de conducir." — Here is my driving licence.
  • „¿El auto es automático?" — Is the car automatic?
  • „¿Dónde está la gasolinera?" — Where is the petrol station?
  • „Llene el tanque, por favor." — Fill it up, please.
  • „¿Dónde puedo estacionar?" — Where can I park?
  • „¿Hay GPS en el auto?" — Is there a GPS?
  • „¿Cuándo devuelvo el auto?" — When do I return it?
  • „¿El seguro está incluido?" — Is insurance included?
  • „¿Hay que dejar un depósito?" — Is there a deposit?
  • „¿Tiene un auto manual?" — Do you have a manual car?
  • „Necesito una silla para niño." — I need a child seat.
  • „¿Cuál es el límite de kilometraje?" — What is the mileage limit?
  • „¿Dónde recojo el auto?" — Where do I pick up the car?
  • „¿Hay peaje en esta ruta?" — Is there a toll on this route?
  • „¿Cuál es el límite de velocidad?" — What is the speed limit?
  • „¿Diésel o gasolina?" — Diesel or petrol?
  • „¿Dónde está la entrada a la autopista?" — Where is the motorway entrance?
  • „¿Necesito un cuatro por cuatro?" — Do I need a 4x4?
  • „Tengo una llanta pinchada." — I have a flat tyre.
  • „El auto se descompuso." — The car broke down.
  • „Aquí están los papeles del auto." — Here are the car's papers.
  • „¿Cómo están los caminos?" — What are the road conditions?

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "I would like to rent a car." in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "Quisiera alquilar un auto.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

How do you say "How much is it per day?" in Spanish?

In local Spanish: "¿Cuánto cuesta por día?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.

What Spanish phrases do I need for Car Rental while travelling?

For "Car Rental", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.

Why should I learn Car Rental vocabulary before the trip?

Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Car Rental" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.

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