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
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bologna in August
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 Los Angeles and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Target Italy and GREEN MOTION , 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 Los Angeles and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Target Italy and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rome.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bologna

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni to great affordable options like the Central City Rooms, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bologna, with prices from $64 to $331 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

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Ostello Bello Bologna
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7742 reviews)
$129+
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Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 9381 reviews)
$83+
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The Social Hub Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 7443 reviews)
$103+
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Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 10216 reviews)
$87+
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Fly On Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 9122 reviews)
$95+
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Grand Hotel Elite
4 stars
Good (7, 3894 reviews)
$67+
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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 116% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $8.33 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 $99.93 and $133.25. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 116% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $8.33 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 $99.93 and $133.25. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Bologna

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$11/day

Economy

Compact station wagon

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$12/day

Compact station wagon
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