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.
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 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.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Bologna from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 40h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 200 km from Bologna. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Felirent, among others, in Milan.
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 B&B Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dopa Hostel and Hotel Pedrini. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bologna, with prices from $99 to $1,087 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bologna are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna
Most booked hotels in Bologna
Hiring a car in Bologna
Hiring a car in Bologna costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.
Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.18 and $54.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bologna, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.