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.
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
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.
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 Montreal and takes around 10h 35m.
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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.
Airlines serving Bologna
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$ 185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 322 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$ 98 to C$ 422 per night. Santo Stefano is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bologna are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bologna
Most booked hotels in Bologna
Renting a car in Bologna
Renting a car in Bologna costs C$ 47 per day, on average, or C$ 95 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 177% cheaper than airport locations in Bologna.
Expect to pay C$ 3.42 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$ 41.04 and C$ 54.71. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.