der Mietwagen
Translation
rental car, hire car
Examples
Wir haben am Flughafen einen Mietwagen genommen.
We got a rental car at the airport.
Der Mietwagen kostet 50 Euro pro Tag.
The hire car costs 50 euros per day.
Grammar Patterns
to rent a car einen Mietwagen mieten We're renting a car for the holiday.
to drive with the rental car mit dem Mietwagen fahren We're driving to Italy with the rental car.
Similar Words
der Leihwagen (courtesy car)
Etymology
Composed of 'Miete' (rent) and 'Wagen' (car, wagon).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'rent-car'. Very easy to remember as it directly translates.