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SIXT Car Hire in Bologna
We make Bologna car hire seamless. Use the SIXT app or book online and collect at convenient locations like Bologna Airport (BLQ). Enjoy premium cars at economy prices, only 3 months old on average.
Our English-speaking agents can guide you through a choice of bookable extras like child seats. We offer flexible hire periods and a range of vehicle models.
Driving Tips for Bologna
Before you book your car rental in Bologna, make a note of some things you need to pay attention to:
- Stay out of ZTL zones: These are limited traffic access zones that you need a permit to enter. This includes the city centre, with its many historical attractions. It's best to park outside the zone and explore the area on foot. Save your euros for tea in one of the cafes.
- The ring road: Perhaps the biggest thing to know about before you rent a car in Bologna is about the city's ring road. It separates the city centre from suburban areas and often creates traffic jams. Look out for congestion alerts to help you choose the best times to negotiate it.
- Narrow side streets: The side streets of Bologna can get narrow, and you'll appreciate a more compact vehicle.
- Right-side driving: In Italy, you'll drive on the right, which means you'll need to get used to changing gears with the 'wrong' hand.
- Right-of-way signs: When you come to an intersection, look out for inverted white-and-red triangle signs. These mean that you must give way to other traffic before proceeding.
Best places to visit in and around Bologna
There's a lot to explore if you opt for Bologna car hire. You'll be free to take rewarding road trips in the surrounding Emilia-Romagna region and beyond. Here are some suggestions to get you started!
- Piazza Maggiore: If you find yourself in Bologna during the summer, enjoy the historic buildings that surround the main square and marvel at the impressive Fountain of Neptune, before you enjoy a free movie. You can find parking options, like the Garage Marconi, less than 10 minutes from the square.
- Illustrious history: Ravenna is also about an hour's drive away. This unassuming city has an eminent history. Not content with having been the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the 400s BCE, it's also the burial site of the poet Dante.
- Supercars and sweet vinegar: Take the roughly half-hour road trip to Modena. It's home to the legendary Ferrari factory, and you can taste the town's world-famous balsamic vinegar.
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Good to know when renting in Bologna
In Bologna the minimum age is 18 years old; you must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year and it induces a surcharge when under 25.
We understand journey are subject to change so if you decide to ‘pay later’ during booking cancellation is free any time.
We can add child seats, extra divers, as well as extra protection packages and added miles to your booking. Simply select before payment.
