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Where to stay
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Imola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Imola

With a population of 52,981, Imola is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Imola has to offer.

When to visit Imola

Imola in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Imola in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Imola

Plane

Although Imola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 24 miles from Imola. The shortest flight to Imola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Imola, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Imola to Florence takes 1h 28m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £25 for a 2h 03m trip. The train station in Imola is called Imola, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Imola is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 145 miles from Imola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Imola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Imola takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Imola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 24 miles from Imola. The shortest flight to Imola from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Imola, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Imola to Florence takes 1h 28m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £25 for a 2h 03m trip. The train station in Imola is called Imola, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Imola is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 145 miles from Imola. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Imola, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Imola takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Imola

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Imola

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Imola

Most booked hotels in Imola

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Villa Abbondanzi Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Hotel Castello Artemide Congressi
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Euro Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Palazzo di Varignana
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£252+
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Grand Hotel Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hotel Donatello Imola
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Imola

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Imola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Imola, while also 97% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Imola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Imola, while also 97% cheaper than other types, on average.

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