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Volkswagen Up
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£14.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
3
A/C
4
£17.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
2
A/C
4
£21.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£14.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
2
£14.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Volkswagen Up
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£15.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
4
1
A/C
4
£15.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
3
A/C
4
£20.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
4
2
A/C
4
£22.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£23.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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SEAT Leon STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£64.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Drop-off information
Downtown
V.le Pietro Pietramellara, 27, 40121 Bologna BO, Italy
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
BYD Seal
or similar Premium
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£117.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Drop-off information
Downtown
Via Giovanni Amendola, 8, 40121 Bologna BO
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:27 on 11/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Bologna (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Bologna (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Bologna (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
£67 per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
50–70 km/h
or
31–43 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90–130 km/h
or
56–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£1.56 per litre or £5.91 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.53 per litre or £5.79 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.65 per litre or £6.25 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Bologna (Downtown)
- Bologna Airportstarting at £10.34 per day5.3 km / 3.29 miles
- Florence Airportstarting at £20.56 per day78 km / 48.47 miles
- Verona Airportstarting at £7.35 per day105.2 km / 65.37 miles
- Rimini Airportstarting at £17.50 per day114.8 km / 71.33 miles
- Pisa Airportstarting at £13.75 per day118.5 km / 73.63 miles
- Venice Airportstarting at £5.76 per day136.8 km / 85 miles
- Treviso Airportstarting at £10.81 per day143.8 km / 89.35 miles
- Bergamo Airportstarting at £2.66 per day182.7 km / 113.52 miles
- Bergamo (Downtown)starting at £18.39 per day185.5 km / 115.26 miles
- Ancona Airportstarting at £16.25 per day189.5 km / 117.75 miles
- Milan Airport Linatestarting at £8.81 per day193 km / 119.92 miles
- Genoa Airportstarting at £18.02 per day198.8 km / 123.53 miles
- Trieste Airportstarting at £15.70 per day222.7 km / 138.38 miles
- Milan Airport Malpensastarting at £4.52 per day240.2 km / 149.25 miles
- Rome Termini Railway Stationstarting at £14.07 per day304.7 km / 189.33 miles
- Rome Fiumicino Airportstarting at £4.75 per day309.2 km / 192.13 miles
- Rome Ciampino Airportstarting at £12.46 per day317.6 km / 197.35 miles
- Pescara Airportstarting at £17.01 per day325.1 km / 202.01 miles
- Naples Airportstarting at £8.10 per day469.1 km / 291.49 miles
- Bari Airportstarting at £17.08 per day579.3 km / 359.96 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Via Rigosa, 46, 40069 Zola Predosa BO
B
Maggiore
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
C
Europcar
Via de' Carracci, 49, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy
D
Ecovia
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
E
Autovia
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
When to book in Bologna (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Bologna (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Bologna (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price £40 | A good deal £31 | Cheapest supplier Ecovia | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Bologna (Downtown)
£110
£55
£0
£20
in January
Jan
£25
in February
Feb
£37
in March
Mar
£34
in April
Apr
£76
in May
May
£66
in June
Jun
£67
in July
Jul
£100
in August
Aug
£52
in September
Sep
£34
in October
Oct
£27
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Bologna (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £19.62 per day. This is 50% less than the yearly average and 80% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £99.92 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Bologna (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Bologna (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in November in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Bologna (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
3
1.5
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.2 times in August
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
1.8 times in October
Oct
2.7 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Bologna (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in June the average hire period is 8 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Bologna (Downtown)
9
4
0
2 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
2 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Ecovia, Budget, Autovia, Last Minute Rent |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ecovia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Peugeot 208 | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Ecovia | Fiat 500 | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Fiat Panda | 5 | 1 | Small car |
| Budget | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Ecovia | Volkswagen Up | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Taigo | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Autovia | Volkswagen Up | 3 | 2 | Small car |
| Ecovia | SEAT Leon | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Maggiore (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Ecovia (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
£67
Lowest daily price
£20
Total cars available
163
Top 6 suppliers in Bologna (Downtown) in 2026
Maggiore
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.2
£30
per day
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
+390516341632
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Hertz
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
£38–£48
per day
Via Rigosa, 46, 40069 Zola Predosa BO
+393517271752
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:00
Tue
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:00
Wed
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:00
Thu
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:00
Fri
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:00
Europcar
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.0
£77–£155
per day
Via de' Carracci, 49, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy
+390516594301 / +3905119641123
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-13:00; 14:30-18:30
Tue
08:30-13:00; 14:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-13:00; 14:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-13:00; 14:30-18:30
Fri
08:30-13:00; 14:30-18:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Autovia
8.0
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
£21–£242
per day
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
+390051532338 / +393207706720
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Tue
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Fri
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Sat
08:30-12:30
Budget
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.6
£30–£87
per day
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
+390516341632
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Tue
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Wed
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Thu
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Fri
09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Ecovia
8.0
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.5
£20–£225
per day
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
+390051532338 / +393207706720
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Tue
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Fri
08:30-12:30; 14:30-18:30
Sat
08:30-12:30
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