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 1 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bologna has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, DALP (Via Molino Scarselli 76) and Osteria Boccabuona (5 Via degli Usberti) are great picks.
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 55m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bologna, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Bologna to Milan takes 1h 04m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 22m trip. Located 0.8 miles from the city centre, Bologna Centrale is the busiest station in Bologna. Another popular train station is Bologna San Ruffillo, located 3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Bologna is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 188 miles from Bologna. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bologna, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Bologna takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Parma, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 80 miles. The most popular bus station is Bologna Autostazione, located 0.8 miles from downtown Bologna. Bologna Piazza Roosevelt is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic gia' Baglioni to great affordable options like the B&B Accorsi, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 245 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dopa Hostel and Hotel Perla. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bologna, with prices from C$ 57 to C$ 713 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bologna are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Bologna costs C$ 47 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 per litre in Bologna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.96 and C$ 42.62. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bologna, while also 94% cheaper than other types, on average.