Car hire Bologna Airport

Bologna Airport, officially the G Marconi International Airport, is strategically positioned in the centre of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region., downtown Bologna is seven kilometres away. Terminal 1 operates all arrivals, plus domestic and European departures. Terminal 2 handles international departures. Various Italian cafes, a newsstand, a bookstore, and boutique shops can be found in the airport. This is one the most important airports in the country.

Car hire

Car hire at Bologna Airport can be obtained by major companies, namely, Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Europcar, Maggiore, Auto Europa, Thrifty, Dollar and Easycar. Car rental is easily and affordably arranged at the ground floor of Terminal 1, and makes getting around the area smooth and hassle-free, though better rates can be secured by booking online in advance through a car rental compare site.

Discovering Bologna

Bologna is at its most appealing when it comes to its rich culture and history. Its attractions include the Archaeological Museum, National Picture Gallery and Museum of Military Architecture. Also here found in Bergamo are parks, such as Margherita Gardens, Parco Montagnola; and the city’s Fountain of Neptune built in 1563. Piazza Galvani is also a lively and spacious heart of the city.

Daytripping by car

Driving by car is an excellent way to get around the attractions in the Bolgona area, such as Ferrara, which is 40 kilometres away, not overcrowded with tourists, and boasts the stunning and stately Cathedral and Este Castle, medieval walls and Piazzo dei Diamanti. For Roman history, another destination that’s a short trip from Bologna is Rimini, home to the Augustus Arch and Tiberius Bridge. Parma is one of the great villages in the area worth discovering. Or take to the rolling Appenine Hills south of Bolgona to Poretta Terme, which is famous for its spa therapies.

When to go

Typical of inland Italy, Bologna has a humid temperate or continental climate, away from the areas of the country affected by the sea. Winters are downright frigid, with the temperature often dipping below the freezing point. So make a point of visiting in the summer, if you can beat the heat, the milder spring, or perhaps best of all, the comfortable autumn.
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Driving rentals in Italy

Driving in Italy? If so, make sure to remember that driving is on the right side of the road, and have an International Drivers’ Permit or licence from a European country on hand plus alternative photo ID. Renters of cars need to be at least 21 years of age.