Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Bologna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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

Bologna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bologna in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Bologna

Plane

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 11h 45m.

Car

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 Target Italy and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Plane

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 11h 45m.

Car

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 Target Italy and Galdierirent, among others, in Rome.

Airports near Bologna

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bologna

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bologna

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Majestic già Baglioni to great affordable options like the Hotel Michelino Bologna Fiera, Bologna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 309 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 vacation rental options in Bologna, with prices from C$ 85 to C$ 362 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bologna are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna

Most booked hotels in Bologna

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Ostello Bello Bologna
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Cavour
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Hotel Cosmopolitan Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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Suite Hotel Elite
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Fly On Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Grand Hotel Elite
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Bologna

Renting a car in Bologna costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 99 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 121% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 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$ 36.93 and C$ 49.24. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bologna costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 99 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 121% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 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$ 36.93 and C$ 49.24. The most frequently booked car type in Bologna is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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