Dove lascio le chiavi alla partenza?

Where do I leave the keys on departure?

Pronunciation

par-TEN-za — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Confirm key return procedure the evening before departure. Leaving keys in the wrong place or taking them with you causes serious problems.

What it means

'Dove lascio' = where do I leave (first person singular present). 'Alla partenza' = on departure/at departure. Key return is one of the most important logistics of Airbnb departures. Methods vary: lockbox return, letterbox, leaving inside the apartment, or in-person handover.

Variations

Rimetto le chiavi nella cassettina?

Do I put the keys back in the lockbox?

The most common self-check-out method

Devo aspettarti per consegnarti le chiavi?

Do I need to wait for you to hand over the keys?

Ask if an in-person handover is expected

Se parto presto, come faccio con le chiavi?

If I leave early, what do I do with the keys?

Plan early departures carefully — not all hosts can be reached at 5am

Mini Dialogue

— Dove lascio le chiavi alla partenza? — Rimettile nella cassettina accanto al portone, stesso codice dell'arrivo. — E se perdo una chiave? — Segnalalo subito via app. Il costo di sostituzione è 50 euro.

— Where do I leave the keys on departure? — Put them back in the lockbox next to the front door, same code as arrival. — And if I lose a key? — Let me know right away via the app. The replacement cost is 50 euros.

Cultural Note

Italian Airbnb hosts can charge guests for lost keys — typically €30–€80 depending on the type. For security keys ('chiavi di sicurezza'), which require expensive specialist duplication, the cost can be much higher. Always treat apartment keys with great care.

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