50 phrases · Levels: A2B1B2
Vorrei noleggiare una macchina per tre giorni.
I would like to rent a car for three days.
At the car rental desk when making a booking in person.
Ho la patente straniera. Posso guidare in Italia?
I have a foreign driving licence. Can I drive in Italy?
At the rental desk when presenting a non-Italian driving licence.
Vorrei l'assicurazione completa, inclusa la copertura kasko.
I would like full insurance, including collision damage waiver.
When choosing your insurance package at the rental desk.
Dove posso restituire la macchina?
Where can I return the car?
When your rental period ends and you need to find the return location.
Il serbatoio è pieno quando ritiro la macchina?
Is the tank full when I pick up the car?
When collecting the rental car and clarifying the fuel policy.
C'è un GPS incluso nel noleggio?
Is a GPS included in the rental?
When picking up the car and asking about navigation equipment.
Questa macchina ha il cambio automatico?
Does this car have automatic transmission?
When collecting a rental car and confirming the transmission type.
Posso portare la macchina fuori dall'Italia?
Can I take the car outside Italy?
When planning to drive from Italy into other countries and needing to check the rental policy.
Il chilometraggio è illimitato?
Is the mileage unlimited?
When booking or collecting a car and wanting to confirm if distance costs are included.
Questa macchina va a benzina o a gasolio?
Does this car run on petrol or diesel?
Before driving away with the rental car, to ensure you put the right fuel in.
Dov'è la ruota di scorta?
Where is the spare tyre?
When you get a puncture and need to find and use the spare tyre.
C'è un seggiolino per bambini?
Is there a child seat?
When travelling with young children and needing appropriate car seats.
Questa macchina ha il Telepass per i pedaggi?
Does this car have a Telepass for tolls?
When renting a car and planning to use Italian motorways.
Come faccio a sapere dove sono le ZTL?
How do I find out where the ZTL zones are?
Before entering any Italian historic city to avoid automatic fines from ZTL cameras.
Come funziona il parcheggio a pagamento in Italia?
How does paid parking work in Italy?
When arriving in an Italian city and needing to understand the parking system.
Qual è il limite di velocità in autostrada?
What is the speed limit on the motorway?
Before driving on Italian roads, to understand and comply with speed limits.
Ho avuto un incidente. Cosa devo fare?
I have had an accident. What should I do?
In the event of a road accident with your rental car.
Ho preso una multa per eccesso di velocità. Cosa devo fare?
I got a speeding fine. What should I do?
When you receive notification of a speed camera fine during or after your rental period.
Dove trovo un distributore di benzina?
Where do I find a petrol station?
When your fuel gauge is low and you need to find a petrol station.
Cosa significa questo segnale stradale?
What does this road sign mean?
When you encounter an unfamiliar Italian road sign and need help understanding it.
Come si usa l'autostrada italiana?
How do you use the Italian motorway?
For first-time drivers on Italian motorways.
Dove posso parcheggiare la macchina per la notte?
Where can I park the car for the night?
When you arrive at your accommodation and need to arrange overnight parking.
La macchina non parte. Cosa devo fare?
The car won't start. What should I do?
When your rental car fails to start and you need roadside assistance.
Devo ispezionare la macchina prima di consegnarla?
Should I inspect the car before handing it back?
When returning the rental car and wanting to avoid being charged for pre-existing damage.
Avete auto elettriche disponibili?
Do you have electric cars available?
When you prefer to rent an electric car for environmental or cost reasons.
Ho trovato un graffio sulla macchina. Dove lo segnalo?
I found a scratch on the car. Where do I report it?
When you discover damage on the rental car that was not documented when you picked it up.
Avete una mappa stradale dell'Italia?
Do you have a road map of Italy?
When picking up the car and wanting a physical map as a backup to digital navigation.
A che ora posso ritirare la macchina all'aeroporto?
What time can I pick up the car at the airport?
After landing, when you need to collect your pre-booked rental car.
Posso aggiungere un secondo conducente?
Can I add a second driver?
When a companion will also drive the rental car and needs to be added to the contract.
Ci sono regole particolari per guidare in Italia?
Are there particular rules for driving in Italy?
Before your first drive in Italy, to understand local rules and avoid fines.
Dove faccio il pieno prima di restituire la macchina?
Where do I fill up before returning the car?
On the way back to the rental office when you need to top up the fuel.
Quale carta di credito accettate per la cauzione?
Which credit card do you accept for the deposit?
Ask this at the rental desk before presenting your card, to ensure your card type is accepted for the pre-authorisation deposit.
Questo graffio c'era già quando ho ritirato la macchina.
This scratch was already there when I picked up the car.
Say this at the return desk when the agent notices a scratch or damage that was pre-existing, to avoid being charged for damage you did not cause.
Stavo andando contromano! Non l'avevo visto.
I was going the wrong way! I hadn't seen it.
Say this if you accidentally turn into a one-way street the wrong way and a local driver or policeman confronts you about it.
Ho il contrassegno disabili. Posso parcheggiare qui?
I have a disabled badge. Can I park here?
Ask a traffic warden or check the signage when you want to use a disabled parking space and want to confirm your badge is valid in Italy.
La mia patente australiana va bene per noleggiare?
Is my Australian licence OK for renting?
Ask at the rental desk when you hold a non-EU licence and want to confirm whether it is accepted in Italy or whether you need an international driving permit.
Qual è il costo totale con tutto incluso?
What is the total cost with everything included?
Ask this before signing the rental contract to get a clear total that includes all fees, insurance, and extras — avoiding surprises at return.
Il navigatore non prende il segnale. Cosa faccio?
The sat-nav is not getting signal. What should I do?
Say this to a rental agent or when calling roadside assistance if the in-car GPS system loses signal and you need guidance on alternatives.
Ho passato una ZTL per errore. Prenderò una multa?
I accidentally went through a ZTL. Will I get a fine?
Say this to a rental agent or at your accommodation when you realise you may have accidentally driven through a restricted traffic zone.
Mi conferma che è diesel e non benzina?
Can you confirm it is diesel and not petrol?
Ask the rental agent to confirm the fuel type before your first fill-up — putting the wrong fuel in a rental car is a very expensive mistake.
Volete noleggiare un furgone invece di una berlina?
Do you want to rent a van instead of a saloon?
The rental agent asks you this if the vehicle you booked is unavailable and they want to offer an upgrade or alternative.
Le strisce blu significano a pagamento?
Do blue lines mean paid parking?
Ask a local or look this up when parking in an Italian city and you see blue-painted road markings, wanting to know if you need to pay.
C'è traffico. Conviene prendere la deviazione?
There is traffic. Is it worth taking the detour?
Ask a local, your passenger, or check the GPS when you encounter a traffic jam and are considering taking an alternate route.
Come funziona il Telepass per i pedaggi?
How does the Telepass work for tolls?
Ask a rental agent when you are given a car with a Telepass device and want to know how the automatic toll payment system works.
Ci vuole la catene da neve in montagna?
Are snow chains needed in the mountains?
Ask the rental agent when you plan to drive in the Italian Alps or Apennines in winter and need to know about snow chain requirements.
La macchina va a GPL. Dove trovo i distributori?
The car runs on LPG. Where do I find the stations?
Ask a rental agent or use this when you have been given a dual-fuel (LPG/petrol) car and need to locate LPG-capable filling stations.
Quanti autovelox ci sono su questa strada?
How many speed cameras are there on this road?
Ask a local or GPS system when driving on a new road and wanting to know about speed camera density to avoid inadvertent fines.
Posso restituire la macchina in una città diversa?
Can I return the car in a different city?
Ask at the rental desk when your itinerary ends in a different city from where you picked up the car and you want a one-way rental.
In Italia vale il sistema a punti della patente?
Does the points system for driving licences apply in Italy?
Ask this when renting and curious about whether Italian traffic violations will affect your home licence, or to understand the Italian points system.
Ho bisogno della vignetta per attraversare l'Austria?
Do I need a vignette to drive through Austria?
When planning to drive from Italy through Austria (e.g., via the Brenner) and needing to know about road charges.