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.
Activities & attractions in Bologna
Activities
Tours
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bologna in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bologna, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 12h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 302 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Rental Plus, among others, in Rome.
Airlines serving Bologna
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 $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bologna, with prices from $67 to $304 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bologna are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna
Most booked hotels in Bologna
Renting a car in Bologna
Renting a car in Bologna costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 92% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.
Expect to pay $8.40 per gallon in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $100.84 and $134.46. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.