Car Hire in Bologna (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Fiat Panda or comparable
€33.32 per day
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
€35.12 per day
Compact
Fiat 500X or comparable
€50.10 per day
Compact Elite
Audi A3 or comparable
€56.87 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate
Jeep Renegade or comparable
€46.95 per day
Intermediate Elite
Audi Q2 or comparable
€59.67 per day
Standard Crossover
Volkswagen Tiguan or comparable
€60.79 per day
Standard Elite Crossover
Audi Q3 or comparable
€63.47 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:20 on 29/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+39
Average car hire price
€51 per day
Average car hire length
5 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
€1.78 per litre or €6.74 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.70 per litre or €6.44 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.85 per litre or €7.00 per gallon
Top 20 locations near City Centre
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5.3 km / 3.3 miles
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78 km / 48.5 miles
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105.2 km / 65.4 miles
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114.8 km / 71.3 miles
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118.5 km / 73.6 miles
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136.8 km / 85 miles
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143.8 km / 89.4 miles
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182.7 km / 113.5 miles
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185.5 km / 115.3 miles
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189.5 km / 117.7 miles
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193 km / 119.9 miles
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198.8 km / 123.5 miles
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222.7 km / 138.4 miles
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240.2 km / 149.3 miles
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304.7 km / 189.3 miles
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309.2 km / 192.1 miles
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317.6 km / 197.3 miles
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325.1 km / 202 miles
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469.1 km / 291.5 miles
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579.3 km / 360 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Bologna (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Bologna (Downtown) is December — when the average price for a hire is €10.88 per day. This is 72% less than the yearly average and 88% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is €87.42 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Bologna (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 13 days, while in February, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days in Bologna (Downtown)
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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Bologna (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Ecovia, Europcar, Autovia, Maggiore, Rental4leisure |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | €33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Autovia |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecovia | Citroen C3 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autovia | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ecovia | Fiat 500 | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ecovia | Fiat Panda | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Citroen C3 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Autovia
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
€50.79
Lowest daily price
€33.32
Total cars available
80
Top 6 suppliers in Bologna (Downtown) in 2025
Hertz
+393517271752
Via Rigosa, 46, 40069 Zola Predosa BO
Working hours
Mon:
14:30 - 18:00
Tue:
14:30 - 18:00
Wed:
14:30 - 18:00
Thu:
14:30 - 18:00
Fri:
14:30 - 18:00
Maggiore
+39051634163200390516346420
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 18:00
Tue:
14:00 - 18:00
Wed:
14:00 - 18:00
Thu:
14:00 - 18:00
Fri:
14:00 - 18:00
Ecovia
+390051532338 / +393207706720
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
€33 - €283
Working hours
Mon:
14:30 - 18:30
Tue:
14:30 - 18:30
Wed:
14:30 - 18:30
Thu:
14:30 - 18:30
Fri:
14:30 - 18:30
Sat:
08:30 - 12:30
Budget
+390516341632
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
€42 - €132
Working hours
Mon:
14:00 - 18:00
Tue:
14:00 - 18:00
Wed:
14:00 - 18:00
Thu:
14:00 - 18:00
Fri:
14:00 - 18:00
Europcar
+390516594301
Via de' Carracci, 49, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy
€46 - €156
Working hours
Mon:
14:30 - 18:30
Tue:
14:30 - 18:30
Wed:
14:30 - 18:30
Thu:
14:30 - 18:30
Fri:
14:30 - 18:30
Sat:
08:30 - 13:00
Autovia
+390051532338 / +393207706720
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
€33 - €325
Working hours
Mon:
14:30 - 18:30
Tue:
14:30 - 18:30
Wed:
14:30 - 18:30
Thu:
14:30 - 18:30
Fri:
14:30 - 18:30
Sat:
08:30 - 12:30
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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