Do you want to rent a van instead of a saloon?
fur-GO-ne — stress on second syllable. ber-LI-na — stress on second syllable.
The rental agent asks you this if the vehicle you booked is unavailable and they want to offer an upgrade or alternative.
Furgone (van) — a larger cargo or passenger van. Berlina (saloon car) — the standard four-door car type. Invece di (instead of) — expressing substitution. This is a common scenario when the exact vehicle class is unavailable.
Avete un SUV disponibile?
Do you have an SUV available?
SUV is used directly in Italian — asking for a larger vehicle
Vorrei qualcosa di più piccolo e economico.
I would like something smaller and more economical.
Economico here means fuel-efficient, not cheap
Che categorie di auto avete disponibili?
What vehicle categories do you have available?
Categories run from A (small city car) to F (luxury) in European rental terminology
When your booked vehicle class is unavailable, Italian rental companies must offer a free upgrade — this is standard European consumer protection practice. Always confirm in writing that no extra charge applies.