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SIXT Car Rental Bologna
Discover Bologna with your rental car from SIXT
Find a SIXT car rental in Bologna either at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) or Bologna Central Station for easy city access. Enjoy our selection of luxury brands, recent-model cars, flexible booking options, and the SIXT App for streamlined bookings. When you rent a car in Bologna, you’re free to explore historic squares, regional towns, and Emilia-Romagna’s culinary hotspots at your own tempo.
Book your SIXT car rental in Bologna and experience seamless travel around the city and beyond.
Vehicle Options for Car Rental in Bologna
- Compact Cars: Perfect for navigating Bologna’s medieval streets and parking ramps.
- Convertibles: Great for clear days and enjoying panoramic views from the city’s colonnades.
- Premium & Luxury Vehicles: Ideal for business travel or stylish evenings on Via dell’Indipendenza and in the Quadrilatero district.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Bologna?
Prices for Bologna rental cars at SIXT vary and reflect several aspects important to your trip:
- Type of vehicle: Choose between compact, SUV, or top-end luxury cars.
- Rental duration: Longer bookings generally offer lower daily rates than single-day rentals.
- Busy seasons: Local events and holidays can affect rates.
- Pre-payment: Enjoy savings with “Best Price” prepaid bookings as opposed to flexible payment plans.
Early booking unlocks more choices and better deals.
Add-ons & Protection Packages
Select helpful extras and protection for a comfortable journey:
- Choose from Basic, Smart, or All-Inclusive Protection for enhanced security and support.
Lock in detailed quotes and select the options that suit your travel needs.
Driving Tips for Bologna
Guidance for driving in Bologna
Central Bologna enforces a ZTL environmental zone, restricting most non-resident vehicles during the day. Traffic cameras monitor approaches to the city’s historic core.
Traffic Rules in Bologna
- The “Zona a Traffico Limitato” (ZTL) covers much of the historic center; unauthorized entry triggers fines by camera.
- Bus-only lanes are reserved and enforced throughout most of the inner city.
- Cyclists in bike lanes have the right of way in university districts.
Road Conditions and Navigation
- Look out for cobblestone roads and frequent one-way streets, especially near the towers and old city walls.
- Public transportation and personal cars often share lanes, especially in the central areas.
Parking Advice
Parking in Bologna is regulated with color-coded zones and major public garages, including those at Stazione Centrale and Piazza VIII Agosto.
- Blue zones are for paid public parking; white zones offer free short-term options with strict time limits.
- Top city garages include Parcheggio Staveco and Parcheggio Tanari.
Fueling Instructions
Self-service stations dominate, offering petrol marked as “Senza Piombo” (unleaded) and “Gasolio” (diesel).
- Pay at the pump or inside the shop; credit cards are widely accepted.
- SIXT tip: Save more time when you return your vehicle by letting us take care of refueling and charging with the optional Refuelling/recharging service.
Tolls
Most highways (Autostrada) around Bologna have toll booths—collect your ticket on entry and pay when exiting.
Top Places to Visit by Car in Bologna
Explore Bologna’s highlights with a rental car
A SIXT car rental in Bologna provides quick routes to cultural landmarks and delicious food spots.
Modena: Motor & Food Heritage
- Distance from Bologna Centrale: 47 km (29 miles)
- Estimated driving time: 40 minutes
Visit the home of balsamic vinegar, as well as the Ferrari and Maserati museums. The city’s piazzas and restaurants are rich with local tradition.
Dozza: Painted Village
- Distance from BLQ Airport: 38 km (24 miles)
- Estimated driving time: 35 minutes
Known for vibrant wall art and a historic fortress, Dozza is a unique stop off the main tourist track.
Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca: Hilltop Icon
- Distance from Piazza Maggiore: 7 km (4 miles)
- Estimated driving time: 20 minutes
Drive up to this panoramic church for sweeping city views, accessible directly by car.
Brisighella: Medieval Scenery
- Distance from Bologna Centrale: 69 km (43 miles)
- Estimated driving time: 60 minutes
This charming village boasts ancient streets and dramatic limestone cliffs, perfect for a day trip.
With a car rental in Bologna, you’re free to explore the gems of Emilia-Romagna at your pace—secure your booking now!
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