Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bologna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bologna

With a population of 366,133, Bologna is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bologna has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Bologna

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Fatica - Antica Osteria (8/A Via Torleone) and La Taverna Di Roberto (9 Via di San Vitale) are great picks.

When to visit Bologna

Bologna in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£33
2 travellers
Flight to Bologna
3 nights at hotel
Bologna in December
Estimated flight+hotel price
£33
2 travellers
Flight to Bologna
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bologna in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 81 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bologna, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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How to Get to Bologna

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 200 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 200 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,341 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bologna

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni to great affordable options like the Hotel Michelino Bologna Fiera, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bologna, with prices from £42 to £480 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bologna are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna

Most booked hotels in Bologna

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Royal Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Agriturismo le Tuie
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Una Hotels San Vitale Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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The Social Hub Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Living Place Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Bologna

Hiring a car in Bologna costs £23 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.29 and £24.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bologna costs £23 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.29 and £24.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Bologna

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Compact
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