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. Bologna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 4 miles 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 125 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Milan.

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 4 miles 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 125 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,073 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,896 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,467 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,305 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bologna

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni to great affordable options like the Bed & Breakfast Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £186 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bologna, with prices from £48 to £487 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bologna are about 4% 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)
£94+
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Le Tuie
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Social Hub Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Living Place Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Bologna

Hiring a car in Bologna costs £21 per day, on average, or £42 if you want to hire it for 2 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 £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bologna costs £21 per day, on average, or £42 if you want to hire it for 2 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 £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Bologna

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4 adults, 2 Bags

£26/day

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