Bologna car hire

Some car hire companies in Bologna which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Sixt, Hertz and Budget

On average a car hire in Bologna costs £21 per day.

Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bologna.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Goldcar Rental SP (£26/day), Target Italy (£30/day) and Thrifty (£33/day).

Car hire companies onsite at Guglielmo Marconi airport include Goldcar Rental SP, SICILY BY CAR, MAGGIORE, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Avis, keddy by Europcar and Ecovia.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Guglielmo Marconi airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, SICILY BY CAR, INTERRENT, MAGGIORE, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, Avis and keddy by Europcar.

In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Goldcar Rental SP Aeropuerto de Bolonia, Oficina en terminal de llegadas 40132 (4 miles from the city centre).

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Economy car hire in Bologna costs £17 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Bologna costs £19 per day, on average.

A Intermediate car hire in Bologna costs £31 per day, on average.

In Bologna, cars are most frequently hired at INTERRENT Via Serra, 4 (4 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Bologna costs £146 per week (£21 per day).

On average a car hire in Bologna costs £628 per month (£21 per day).

Italian cities are very old and have many narrow lanes, which is why a compact car like a Fiat 500 is a good choice for cruising through the city when not so much space is needed. Such a small car will also require less gas, which is quite expensive in Europe, and will also fit into more parking spaces.

Speed limits are in km/h and must be adhered to at all times – even if other cars go faster. 50 km/h (31 mph) is allowed inside the city, unless otherwise indicated, and 90 km/h (56 mph) is allowed on rural roads (unless the road conditions are not good). On the highways, drivers can speed up to 130 km/h (80 mph) -- and remember to stay in the right lane, as the left one is used only for passing.

Petrol is quite pricey in Italy and the average liter of petrol costs around €1.63 (or $1.86, which is $7.44 per gallon). Petrolstations alongside the highway tend to be more expensive and stations inside the city often close at 10pm, so bear that in mind and refill ahead of time. Also note that usually you pay inside the station at the counter after the refill, and cards are widely accepted.

Street parking in Bologna is possible around the historic center (which is a ZTL and only people with a permit can enter) and is metered by the hour. It is advised to either choose from parking lots close to the historic center or ones further outside of the city.