Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bologna in August
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, among others, in Rome.

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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and RM Car Rentals, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,014 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,516 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,438 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 B&B Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bologna, with prices from $65 to $2,093 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bologna are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna

Most booked hotels in Bologna

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Una Hotels San Vitale Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 5402 reviews)
$73+
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Le Tuie
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 207 reviews)
$156+
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The Social Hub Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6377 reviews)
$98+
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NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2463 reviews)
$75+
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Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 9726 reviews)
$99+
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B&B Hotel Bologna
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1586 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Bologna

Renting a car in Bologna costs $26 per day, on average, or $77 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 73% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bologna costs $26 per day, on average, or $77 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 73% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Bologna

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