Bologna Borgo Panigale Airport Car Rental | Car Hire in Bologna Borgo Panigale Airport

A most appealing city with a gastronomic cuisine. There are many interesting sites to visit like Piazza Maggiore, Piazza del Nettuno the Basilica and the Archaeological Museum.

A good way to move around the city and the surroundings is by renting a cheap car.

Bologna is an extraordinary gourmet destination and an historic city as well as being one of Italy’s prime tourism destinations. With the beautiful reddish skyline, it is no wonder that the city is also called ‘Bologna la Rosa’. With excavations and monuments dating back to the Iron Age, it is no wonder Bologna sees thousands of tourists arriving each week.  Whether you want to stroll around the Viali, indulge in some of the delicious local cuisine or allow yourself to be entranced by the imposing skyline, car rental can mean the freedom to do as much or as little as you want.

The Piazza del Nettuno and the Piazza Maggiore are both prominent landmarks are located in close proximity at the city centre and feature important offices and cafes. A walk from the Via Rizzoli ends up at the Piazza di Porta Ravegnana where the city squares are located. The Basilica of San Petronio flanks the Piazza Maggiore and is a wonderful structure. The area has a very medieval feel to it and if this type of historical attraction is to your liking then make the most of car hire to explore other sites a little further away from the city. 

The University of Bologna boasts the oldest, still-standing university buildings in Europe and is in an excellent state of repair. Alternatively, tourists cannot afford to miss out on the Fountain of Neptune (Fontanna di Nettuno) built in the 15th century or the Tombe die Glossatori that was erected in the early 13th century.  There are features like this in almost every district of the city and exploring to your heart’s content can be made so much easier with Bologna car hire services.  

The average tourist is usually overwhelmed at the number of museums the city houses. However, given the sheer historical and artistic nature of Bologna, we would not have it any other way! The most popular are the Jewish Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art, the Musio di Mineralogia and the Museo delle Cere Anatomiche to name a few. A special mention for automobile lovers would be the Lamborghini Museum to check out all the models of this car manufactured by the Company.

Apart from these, Bologna has plenty of parks, basilicas and walking arcades to explore. This is a very romantic city yet is perfect for family holidays too, so make the most of every moment with car rental and do not leave feeling as though you missed out on anything.

Car rental tips for Bologna Borgo Panigale Airport

When traveling we advise to carry some Euros to avoid any unwanted surprises. At Bologna Airport there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.

Be advised that car rental companies block a certain amount on your credit card to cover any unforeseen fee’s like traffic fines or toll fee’s.

Some car rental companies have an office or desk in the arrival terminal of Bologna which is indicated as On Airport. If the car rental company does not have an office or desk at the arrival terminal it is Off Airport, which means that most of the time the car rental supplier provides a free shuttle bus from the airport to the car rental desk.

The local time code for Bologna is CEST.

When traveling to Bologna make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Bologna has approximately 388,257 inhabitants.