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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 188 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Plane

When flying to Bologna, you’ll arrive at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bologna from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 188 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,025 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,429 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 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 $267 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 3% 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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Starhotels Excelsior
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 8241 reviews)
$129+
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Una Hotels San Vitale Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 5406 reviews)
$73+
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Le Tuie
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 207 reviews)
$169+
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The Social Hub Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6388 reviews)
$96+
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NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2462 reviews)
$70+
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Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 9732 reviews)
$93+
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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 83% 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 65% 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 83% 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 (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Bologna

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