Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bologna in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bologna in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 81 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bologna, with an average rainfall of 43 mm.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 188 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Target Italy, 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 centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 20m.

Car

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

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,909 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,310 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 Bed & Breakfast Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $373 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bologna, with prices from $88 to $538 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bologna are about 14% 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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Royal Hotel Carlton
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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NH Bologna Villanova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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Hotel Bologna Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Flyon Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hiring a car in Bologna

Hiring a car in Bologna costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.16 and $46.88. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bologna, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Bologna costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.16 and $46.88. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bologna, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Bologna

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Compact

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact
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