What time can I pick up the car at the airport?
ri-TI-ro — stress on second syllable. ae-ro-POR-to — stress on third syllable.
After landing, when you need to collect your pre-booked rental car.
'Ritirare la macchina' (to collect the car) — 'ritirare' (to collect/pick up). 'All'aeroporto' (at the airport). Airport car rental desks are usually in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car rental centre nearby. Operating hours are typically 6am-midnight.
Dov'è il banco del noleggio auto in aeroporto?
Where is the car rental desk at the airport?
Usually in arrivals hall or signposted from it
Il banco è aperto alle sei di mattina?
Is the desk open at six in the morning?
Early flights may require checking opening times
Il noleggio è in aeroporto o devo prendere una navetta?
Is the rental at the airport or do I need to take a shuttle?
Some off-airport agencies require a shuttle bus
Major Italian airports (Fiumicino, Malpensa, Fiumicino) have car rental centres either in the terminal or connected by shuttle. All major international companies (Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Maggiore) operate from these airports. Budget companies (EasyRent, Noleggiare) may be off-airport with shuttle service. Late-night arrivals should arrange key collection in advance.