der Leihwagen
Translation
rental car, hire car, courtesy car
Examples
Am Flughafen habe ich einen Leihwagen gemietet.
I rented a hire car at the airport.
Der Leihwagen ist für eine Woche gebucht.
The rental car is booked for one week.
Grammar Patterns
to rent a car I would like to rent a car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mietwagen
Etymology
From 'leihen' (to lend/borrow) + 'Wagen' (car).
Memory Tips
A car ('Wagen') that you borrow ('leihen'). Very similar to the English 'loaner car'.