Definition of "rent-a-car" []

• A rented car. (noun)
• An agency that offers cars and vans for rent. (noun)

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• "I came to the States not knowing a soul — I can remember my first day: I got the keys to an apartment, a rent-a-car and a cell phone and I thought..."
• "This smart little spot is at 9777 South Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills 310 275-9003, directly next door to La Dolce Vita and the Budget rent-a-car lot."
• "Pathfinding, The Easy Way Hertz, the rent-a-car business of Hertz Global Holdings Inc., announced the launch of NeverLost Explore Hawaii, a detailed interactive travel guide it has incorporated into its GPS navigation systems."