Car Availability When you travel, it is common to rent a car. You will either call and make a reservation, or you will rent one by walking up to the counter. We will cover both scenarios here. At the Counter If you are at the airport, you can ask an airport employee, "where is the rental car booth?" or "where can I rent a car?" After you arrive at the place, you will ask if you any cars are available. Here is a common script. "Hi. I would like to rent a car." "Do you have any cars available?" They might ask, "Did you make a reservation?" In this scenario, you didn't so you can answer, 'no.' If they don't have any cars available, they will say, "I'm sorry, we do not have any cars available today." If that is the case, then go to the next counter. Most airports have numerous car rental booths so you can keep asking until you find a company tha