Car Hire at Bergamo Airport

Airport travel guide

Something of an underappreciated gem, many travellers only know Bergamo as the location of Il Caravaggio Airport which has cheaper flights to Milan than the two other international airports in the region. While the neighbouring metropolis is clearly more famous, those who are in no rush and can give Bergamo a chance will discover a lovely town with medieval architecture, a special atmosphere, and a variety of interesting things to see and do. Here’s our pick of them:

• The Old Town. The upper, older part of the city is where most of Bergamo’s landmarks are located. Made up of awe-inspiring churches, cosy alleys, and old palaces, it offers endless opportunities for taking pictures or simply feeling like visiting another time. Many of Bergamo’s best restaurants are also located here. Another great experience is taking the cable car that connects the old town with the lower part of the city below.
• Venetian Walls. Built in the 16th century by the Venetian Empire which ruled Bergamo at the time, the historic fortifications that enclose the old town are a Unesco World Heritage site. Made up of four gates, more than 10 bastions, and 100 embrasures for cannons, the walls retain much of their historic magnificence and also offer impressive views of the countryside below.
• Andrea Bonicelli Mining Park. There are a number of very good history and art museums in Bergamo, but if you’re looking for something slightly different, this mining park in the village of Schilpario might be a good choice. Located in a valley of the Bergamasque Alps, it offers a tour of the former iron mines and an insight into the life of a local miner, some of whom started their work as young as 12 years old. After visiting the mines themselves, you can also visit the Ethnographic Museum of Schilpario which has exhibits from different eras of mining. Located about 65 km (40 miles) northeast of Bergamo, Schilpario can be reached in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Top international routes

• London
• Brussels
• Barcelona
• Paris
• Valencia
• Madrid

Main airlines

Ryanair, AlbaStar, Wizz Air, Blue Panorama Airlines, and Aviro Air

Terminals

A single airport terminal serves both international and local flights. Everything in the airport is within a short walking distance.

Location

Bergamo Airport is just 3.5 km (2 miles) southeast of Bergamo and 45 km (28 miles) northeast of Milan. Highway A4 and Motorways SP591bis and SP116 connect the airport to Bergamo, while Highway A4/S64, Highway A51, and Via Palmanova lead to Milan.

Most popular types of hire car

• Small cars - starting at £7 per day
• SUVs - starting at £12 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £7 per day
• Large cars - starting at £18 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £17 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £54 per day
• People Carriers - starting at £34 per day
• Convertibles - starting at £545 per day

Car hire desks

You will find most in the arrivals area.

Services and facilities

There are bars, cafeterias, and restaurants, some offering traditional Italian food, many shops and stores, a number of ATMs, a pharmacy, VIP lounge, lost property office, and a chapel. The left luggage service is close to the terminal’s parking entrance. You can leave your luggage there from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and pick it up from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

Q8 gas station is located at Via Matteoti 2. It can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Bergamo Airport, in Bergamo and on the way to Milan.

Popular one-way hires

• Milan (45 km / 28 mi)
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• Verona (117 km / 72 mi)
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