Car Rental in Bologna (Downtown)

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Downtown, Bologna, Italy - Mainland
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Fiat Panda or similar
Fiat Panda
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Ecovia
$16.50 per day
Compact
Seat Leon or similar
Seat Leon
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Autovia
$26.59 per day
Mini
Volkswagen Up or similar
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$28.77 per day
Intermediate
Seat Arona or similar
Seat Arona
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Maggiore
$42.26 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Cupra Formentor or similar
Cupra Formentor
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$68.10 per day
Compact Elite
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$37.93 per day
Intermediate Elite
Mercedes Benz EQA or similar
Mercedes Benz EQA
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$39.85 per day
Standard Elite Crossover
Mercedes Benz EQB or similar
Mercedes Benz EQB
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$45.24 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:41 AM on 1/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Italian
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+39
Average car rental price
$38 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 - 70 km/h or 31 - 43 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 130 km/h or 56 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.83 per liter or $6.94 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.79 per liter or $6.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.94 per liter or $7.33 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Bologna Train Station from $50.00 per day
    0.4 km / 0.2 miles away
  2. Bologna Airport from $1.76 per day
    5.3 km / 3.3 miles away
  3. Florence Airport from $7.38 per day
    78 km / 48.5 miles away
  4. Florence Santa Maria Novella Railway Station from $10.09 per day
    81.3 km / 50.5 miles away
  5. Downtown from $20.51 per day
    81.6 km / 50.7 miles away
  6. Parma North from $22.09 per day
    86.9 km / 54 miles away
  7. Verona Airport from $5.63 per day
    105.2 km / 65.4 miles away
  8. Rimini Airport from $21.64 per day
    114.8 km / 71.3 miles away
  9. Pisa Airport from $3.26 per day
    118.5 km / 73.6 miles away
  10. Venice Mestre Train Station from $13.73 per day
    129.6 km / 80.5 miles away
  11. Livorno Port from $40.40 per day
    134.7 km / 83.7 miles away
  12. Venice Airport from $4.38 per day
    136.8 km / 85 miles away
  13. Treviso Airport from $8.10 per day
    143.8 km / 89.4 miles away
  14. Chiusi Train Station from $37.00 per day
    174.2 km / 108.2 miles away
  15. Bergamo Airport from $2.69 per day
    182.7 km / 113.5 miles away
  16. Perugia Airport from $8.08 per day
    182.8 km / 113.6 miles away
  17. Ancona Airport from $12.23 per day
    189.5 km / 117.7 miles away
  18. Milan Linate Airport from $6.02 per day
    193 km / 119.9 miles away
  19. Milan Viale Umbria from $20.06 per day
    197.6 km / 122.8 miles away
  20. Genova Airport from $8.88 per day
    198.8 km / 123.5 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Bologna (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Bologna (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Bologna (Downtown)
$27.17
January
$27.88
February
$30.82
March
$54.80
April
$55.63
May
$42.71
June
$35.56
July
August
$66.43
September
$41.92
October
$20.83
November
$11.15
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Bologna (Downtown) is December — when rental costs average $11.15 per day. This is 70% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $66.43 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Bologna (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Bologna (Downtown)
7
January
7
February
3
March
1
April
4
May
10
June
6
July
August
5
September
4
October
4
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Bologna (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Bologna (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches in Bologna (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
77%
January
26%
February
26%
March
26%
April
128%
May
102%
June
153%
July
August
384%
September
128%
October
26%
November
26%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Europcar, Ecovia, Autovia, Hertz, Carwiz
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier Ecovia

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Hertz Polestar 2 4 2 Large cars
Ecovia Citroen C3 4 2 Small cars
Europcar Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Ecovia Renault Clio 5 1 Small cars
Europcar Peugeot E-208 5 1 Small cars
Autovia Fiat 500X 5 3 Medium cars
Europcar Peugeot 2008 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Audi Q5 5 3 SUVs
Ecovia Fiat Panda 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Ford Focus STW 5 3 Station wagons

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Maggiore
8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.1 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$38.15
Lowest daily price
$16.50
Total cars available
107

Top 6 suppliers in Bologna (Downtown) in 2025

Maggiore
Maggiore
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+39051634163200390516346420
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
$29 - $54
Working hours
Mon:14:00 - 18:00
Tue:14:00 - 18:00
Wed:14:00 - 18:00
Thu:14:00 - 18:00
Fri:14:00 - 18:00
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+393517271752
Via Poli 3 Bologna , Italy , 40069
$37 - $57
Working hours
Mon:14:30 - 18:00
Tue:14:30 - 18:00
Wed:14:30 - 18:00
Thu:14:30 - 18:00
Fri:14:30 - 18:00
Ecovia
Ecovia
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
+390051532338 / +393207706720
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
$16 - $58
Working hours
Mon:14:30 - 18:30
Tue:14:30 - 18:30
Wed:14:30 - 18:30
Thu:14:30 - 18:30
Fri:14:30 - 18:30
Sat:08:30 - 12:30
Autovia
Autovia
Average 7.8 / 2 reviews
+390051532338 / +393207706720
VIA TOSARELLI, 286, 40055, VILLANOVA DI CASTENASO
$18 - $69
Working hours
Mon:14:30 - 18:30
Tue:14:30 - 18:30
Wed:14:30 - 18:30
Thu:14:30 - 18:30
Fri:14:30 - 18:30
Sat:08:30 - 12:30
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
+390516594301
Via de' Carracci, 49, 40129 Bologna BO, Italy
$29 - $259
Working hours
Mon:14:30 - 18:30
Tue:14:30 - 18:30
Wed:14:30 - 18:30
Thu:14:30 - 18:30
Fri:14:30 - 18:30
Sat:08:30 - 13:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.1 / 0 reviews
+390516341632
Via Nicolo Dall Arca 2/D
$35 - $123
Working hours
Mon:14:00 - 18:00
Tue:14:00 - 18:00
Wed:14:00 - 18:00
Thu:14:00 - 18:00
Fri:14:00 - 18:00

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