Car Rental at Bologna Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Fiat 500
or similar
$3.97
per day
Economy
Peugeot 208
or similar
$4.84
per day
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$7.05
per day
Mini Elite
Fiat Panda
or similar
$9.08
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Economy Elite
Audi A1
or similar
$11.85
/ per day
Intermediate Elite
Jeep Renegade
or similar
$22.12
/ per day
Intermediate
Citroen C5
or similar
$22.84
/ per day
Standard
Jeep Compass
or similar
$39.12
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:01 on 2023-01-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
Italian
Currency
EUR
Traffic direction
Right-hand side
Country code
39
Average car rental price
$15.11 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
70 - 90 km/h
43 - 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Famous for its terracotta rooftops and gastronomic delights, Bologna is one of the nicest cities in Italy. Although slightly overshadowed by the classic destinations like Venice, Rome, and Florence, it remains a great city-break that’s easy to reach either by plane or by car from anywhere else in northern Italy. These are three of its most interesting landmarks:
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San Petronio Basilica. The symbol of Bologna, San Petronio is one of the most notable churches in Italy. First built in the 14th century and technically still unfinished, it is nonetheless a very fine example of Gothic architecture. The interior of the church features many sculptures by the Italian artist Jacopo della Quercia and a unique sundial
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Towers of Bologna. Many of the city’s original towers are no longer standing, but more than 20 remain, including the central Due Torri or Two Towers that are over 900 years old. You can climb the tallest of the two, the Asinelli Tower.
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Mercato di Mezzo. Located in the Quadrilatero District, this lively market showcases fresh produce and Bologna’s culinary stars - mortadella, tortellini, tagliatelle, and more.
Top international routes
- London
- Frankfurt
- Barcelona
- Paris
- Bucharest
- Tirana
Main airlines
Ryanair, Neos, ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia), Wizz Air, Vueling, and Tunisair
Terminals
The single passenger terminal hosts both domestic and international flights.
Location
Bologna Airport is about 6 km (3.7 miles) northwest of the city center. Highway A14/Autostrada Adriatica, Viale Palmiro Togliatti / Viale M.K. Gandhi, and Via Marco Poloare the main roads connecting the airport to Bologna.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $101 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $28 per day
- Vans - from $242 per day
- Small cars - from $19 per day
- SUVs - from $45 per day
Car rental desks
Most car rental desks are on the ground floor of the terminal.
Services and facilities
You’ll find snack bars, cafeterias, a self-serve restaurant, and a wine bar, as well as shops, including duty-free stores, a number of ATMs, and a currency exchange. There’s also a lost and found office, a pharmacy, a lounge, and baby changing facilities. The airport is friendly to passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Esso, located at Via Salvemini 25, can be reached in about five minutes and is open 24/7. While there are other gas stations even closer to Bologna Airport, this Esso station is rated the highest by other travelers. There are many other gas stations in and around the city of Bologna.
Popular one-way rentals
- Milan (210 km / 130 mi)
- Rome (373 km / 232 mi)
- Pisa (174 km / 108 mi)
- Florence (115 km / 71 mi)
- Venice (154 km / 96 mi)
- Modena (40 km / 25 mi)
Fact checked by:
Candice Criscione
This article was reviewed and updated by Candice Criscione who has been helping travelers visit Italy since 2004. Her experience living, working (as a guide and professor), and traveling throughout the country gives her an insider’s perspective on bella Italia. She lives in Tuscany and spends her days helping people plan their dream vacations to Italy, cycling, and running after her three boys! You can find her online at Mom in Italy and The Tuscan Mom, on Facebook (Italy Travel Advice and Mom in Italy - Travel in Italy with Kids), and on Pinterest (Mom in Italy).
Airport info
Bologna Airport (BLQ)
- IATA: BLQ
- ICAO: LIPE
- Name: Bologna Airport (BLQ)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 69,697
- Passengers (per year): 7,680,992
- Distance from city: 1.2 miles / 2 km NNW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: 390516479615
Top 20 Locations near Bologna Airport
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Car Rental at Bologna Train Station from $5.62 per day
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Car Rental at Florence Airport from $6.17 per day78.1 km / 48.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Mantova Valdaro from $48.33 per day80.5 km / 50.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Mantova Mottella Downotwn from $43.82 per day83.9 km / 52.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Verona Airport from $6.88 per day105.3 km / 65.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Rimini Airport from $24.09 per day114.5 km / 71.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Vicenza Railway Station from $20.60 per day116.3 km / 72.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Pisa Airport from $3.05 per day118.8 km / 73.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Venice Mestre Train Station from $15.79 per day129.3 km / 80.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Livorno Port from $23.60 per day135.0 km / 83.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Venice Airport from $4.70 per day136.6 km / 84.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Treviso Airport from $9.58 per day143.6 km / 89.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Trento Borgo Valsugana from $40.74 per day172.1 km / 107.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Chiusi Train Station from $38.55 per day174.2 km / 108.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Perugia Airport from $11.75 per day182.7 km / 113.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Bergamo Airport from $4.22 per day182.9 km / 113.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Pavia East from $110.01 per day187.3 km / 116.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Ancona Airport from $9.03 per day189.2 km / 117.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Milan Linate Airport from $4.79 per day193.2 km / 120.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Milan Novegro from $60.90 per day194.6 km / 120.9 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Bologna Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Bologna Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Bologna Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Bologna Airport is April when prices for an Economy class start from $17.93. You can see that this is 54% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $54.92 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent rental length at Bologna Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest month for car rental at Bologna Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Bologna Airport in May, while they are least likely to to rent in in November.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicily By Car | Opel Karl | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Felirent | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500L | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Surprice | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Sicily By Car | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Sicily By Car | Fiat 500X | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Autovia | Opel Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
PC
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus
October 7, 2022
Traveling along Northern Italy, Dolomites
WJ
Australia
Opel Karl
September 9, 2022
This car was excellent for driving in old city centres and hilltop towns of Puglia and Perugia.
AD
Belarus
Fiat Panda
September 5, 2022
Very good experience! Thank you)
The car was almost new.
next time only to you
FN
Cyprus
Renault Clio
August 5, 2022
All is good
PT
Bulgaria
Fiat 500
May 27, 2022
Tuscany for 3 days and a lot of travel around Italy
CP
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Renegade
October 27, 2021
Had an awesome time driving from Bologna to Rome. Loved my time in Montepulciano .... Awesome view from the top of the mountain, great wine and food!
My suggestion for wine tasting? Over the course of a couple days order 2 or three different glasses at each meal .... rather than pay for a tiny splash. Simply stress to the staff that you want to taste only local wines.
AH
Greece
Fiat Panda
October 22, 2021
The trip Bologna, Firenze and Milano has scenic vues, remarkable cities, excellent culinary experience, relaxing but also (Milano) is a cosmopolitan modern destination! Reserve your parking spots (via internet) BEFORE your arrival, to avoid unpleasant surprises (as violation tickets for entering in the controlled traffic zone) as the parking communicates your registration plates to Police and you are classed as authorized vehicle without any other effort!
BS
Israel
VW Polo
July 25, 2021
Everything was good, only a bit stingy to charge me 36 euros for that I picked up the car a few minutes after closing time, especially when I hade to stand in line after two other customers.
NT
Canada
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Aut.
March 8, 2020
Driving in the bigger cities, you must be very alert for other drivers.the toll roads were great and easy to use
AP
United Kingdom
New Lancia Ypsilon
November 20, 2019
Driving in Italy is demanding. Ultra caution with speed & cameras.
EP
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
October 9, 2019
Great place to visit and experience
JB
United Kingdom
Ford Transit Custom 9
September 6, 2018
Very useful small airport would recommend flights there. Good connections to Northern Italy and Tuscany regions
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Locauto
9.21 / 10
Lowest rated company
Interrent
7.31 / 10
Total number of reviews
31
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
$15.11
Lowest daily price
$3.97
Total cars available
341
Top 29 Suppliers at Bologna Airport in 2023
+390516472128
Aeroporto G. Marconi Via Del Triumvirato 84, 40132, Bologna
$9 - $159
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
+393913242190
Via Serra 4, Calderara Di Reno
$4 - $8
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
RentalPlus
+390510218845
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$4 - $128
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Enterprise
+390516472128
VIA DEL TRIUMVIRATO 84,
$17 - $389
+390516472128
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna
$11 - $159
+390294757979
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO. Bologna Airport
$29 - $281
+390516472111
Europcar, Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$27 - $62
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
RentSmart24
+393756425816
Via Fratelli Rosselli 9, Calderara Di Reno
$6 - $10
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
+390516472006 / +393400627390
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$9 - $147
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:59
Tue:08:00-22:59
Wed:08:00-22:59
Thu:08:00-22:59
Fri:08:00-22:59
Sat:08:00-22:59
Sun:08:00-22:59
+390516472128
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$22 - $401
+393428978281003934209097420039051382758
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
$27 - $66
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Centauro
+390683662959
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO, Italy
$4 - $30
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00
+39051382758
Via Del Triumviriato 84
$23 - $46
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+390516472452 / +393270803350 / +390516472459
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport,Via del Triumvirato, 40132 Bologna BO
$5 - $71
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
+390516472111
GUGLIELMO MARCONI APT
$12 - $23
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
Italy Car Rent
+390656557837 / +390893857573
Bologna Airport, Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$8 - $174
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Avis
+390516472032
Aeroporto di Bologna, Via del Triumvirato 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$38 - $383
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+390516472452
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$5 - $24
Working hours
Mon:09:00-21:00
Tue:09:00-21:00
Wed:09:00-21:00
Thu:09:00-21:00
Fri:09:00-21:00
Sat:09:00-21:00
Sun:09:00-21:00
+390510269279
Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$12 - $67
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
NUCarrentals
+390516472452 / +393270803350 / +390516472459
Via Del Triumvirato 84, 40132 Bologna BO
$7 - $276
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
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+390516472007 / +390622456014
Apt, 40132 Borgo Panigale BO
$16 - $431
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
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Budget
+390516472032
Bologna Apt Borgo Panigale
$36 - $110
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
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Sun:08:00-23:59
+3909351865791 / 05 / +390510218845
Via Serra 4, Calderara Di Reno, Bologna
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-13:00
RightCars
+3904251560387
Via Maccabreccia 19/b Calderara di Reno
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+393490064313
Via Fratelli Rosselli, 9, 40012 San Vitale Grande BO
$13 - $358
Working hours
Mon:08:30-22:00
Tue:08:30-22:00
Wed:08:30-22:00
Thu:08:30-22:00
Fri:08:30-22:00
Sat:08:30-22:00
Sun:08:30-22:00
+390645209634 / +34965233425
Bologna Airport Arrivals terminal office Via del Triumvirato, 84 Aeroporto G.Marconi 40132 Bologna
$5 - $5
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
+393421909048
via Fratelli Rosselli, 9 – Calderara di Reno (BO) Area Aeroportuale
$11 - $89
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
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+390645229545 / +390645209634
Aeroporto di Bologna, 40132 Bologna BO
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-19:00
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