Last Updated: 25th April, 2024
The Guglielmo Marconi Airport is situated 6km North West of Bologna city just off the A14. In recent year the airport terminal has increased in size adding extra shops, gates and a larger security area. It now caters for 5 million passengers per annum.
Airport car hire will compare and find the best car hire company at Bologna Airportby comparing the following rent a car companies, Autovia Hertz, Avis, Budget, Gold Car Rentals, Locauto, Sixt, Maggiore, Europcar and Sicily by Car, and many more to get you the cheapest prices and best deals in Italy.
Based on feedback from our customers who hired a car at at Bologna Airport, Locauto have the best customer satisfaction rating with a score of 7.6 out of a maximum of 10 points.
Yes you can hire a car at Bologna Airport with a debit card issued by a bank. Conditions of debit card use: card must be in main driver's name. MasterCard or VISA only. Debit cards must be issued by a bank, and numbers must be embossed. Please note, the deposit amount will be charged if using a debit card and associated transactions fees may apply. Maximum rental duration 28 days if using a debit card. Prepaid and electronic cards (Visa Electron) are not accepted. Be sure to check the filter for Both Credit and Debit Cards on the left side under the heading Cards Accepted At Pick-Up. This will display the car hire companies that will accept Debit Cards. Please contact us and we will be glad to explain how rent a car with a debit card
Yes, you can hire a car in Bologna from some car rental companies up to 99 years of age with no extra charges. Contact us we will be glad to assist you by comparing the leading car hire companies to get you the best deal.
You can hire a car at Bologna Airport at 18 years of age, with no additional fees. Locauto have the cheapest rates for young driver's age: 19 to 21 years. Charge 22 EUR per day. (Excludes tax) Younger driver's aged 22 to 24 years. Charge 11 EUR per day. (Excludes tax) Please contact us and we will be glad to explain how to get the best deal for your age group.
The minimum age to rent a car at Milan Malpensa Airport is 18 but there will be a supplement. The maximum age is 99. Please confirm the driver's age requirement for the car you choose, as the age requirement may vary according to the size of the car. Please see the ages requirement for each of the car hire companies in Milan Malpensa
Car Rental Company | Age Limit |
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Alamo | 22 to 99 |
Avis | 19 to 99 |
Budget | 19 to 75 |
Dollar | 23 to 99 |
Enterprise | 25 to 99 |
Europcar | 21 to 99 |
Goldcar | 21 to 99 |
Green Motion | 21 to 75 |
Hertz | 21 to 99 |
Interrent | 21 to 80 |
Italy Car Rentals | 21 to 99 |
Keddy | 21 to 99 |
Leasys | 21 to 99 |
Locauto | 19 to 99 |
Maggiore | 19 to 99 |
Noleggiare | 19 to 80 |
Optimorent | 20 to 75 |
Rhodium | 21 to 99 |
Sicily By Car | 21 to 80 |
Sixt | 18 to 99 |
Target | 19 to 75 |
Thrifty | 23 to 99 |
Yes some car hire companies will allow you to take a rental car cross border, but you will need to get permission first. There will be additional fees to cross an International border. Compare and Save on car hire at Bologna Airport. Alamo policy is Cross border fees are applicable. Renter is allowed to drive the vehicle only in the countries included in the following list: Vatican City, San Marino, France, Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, The Principality of Monaco, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Liechtenstein, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Slovakia. In case of tolls/traffic fines, an administrative charge may apply. Administrative charge rate is 48.80 EUR inclusive of VAT.
Yes some car hire companies will allow one way rentals, however you will need to let them know before hand. There will be an additional one way rental fee if you leave the car in a different location to the pick location
A full licence held for minimum of 1 year with no major endorsements. UK licence holders need to present the photo card.
The principle driver will need to have the following documents in his or her name. A full licence, a credit card, the voucher we will send you when you complete your booking, and a passport. A printed version of your voucher must be produced upon arrival at the rental desk. Failure to present the voucher means the car rental agent may charge you at the local rates. If your form of identification does not include or match your current address, then a separate printed proof of address is required
This will depend on the car hire supplier you select. The vast majority of cars have a full to full fuel policy, which means your vehicle will be supplied with a full tank of fuel. To avoid incurring fuel charges, you will need to return it with the same amount of fuel as it had when you collected it. You can also choose pick up full return empty. This maybe more convenient if you wish to drop the car back without delays, but it will be more expensive.
This rating is taken from feedback we received from our customers that booked car hire at Bologna Airport Italy. Locauto have the best customer satisfaction rating with a score of 7.6 out of a maximum of 10 points.
Car hire is available at Bologna Airport or in Bologna city centre including the train station please see full details below
Pickup Address:
Airport Code: BLQ
Pickup Location:
Gugliemo Marconi Airport, Bologna, I-40132 Italy
Pickup Address:
Bologna Via Cairoli 4, Bologna 1 Italy
Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat: 6.00 - 23.00
Sun: Closed
Pickup Address:
Via Pietramellara 35/I, Bologna Italy
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30 - 19.00
Sat: 9.00 - 12.30
Pickup Address:
Via del Fonditore 1, Bologna, 40138, Emilia Romagnan Italy
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30 - 18.30
Sat: 8.30 - 13.30
Closed for lunch: 12.30 - 14.30
Bologna Via del Lavoro 8/d, Bologna, 40050 Italy
Bologna - Airport Gugliemo Marconi Airport, Bologna, I-40132 Italy Bologna
Airport Name: Aeroporto di Bologna-Guglielmo Marconi
Airport Code: BLQ
ICAO: LIPE
Address: Via del Triumvirato, 84, 40132
City: Bologna
Country: Italy
Telephone: +39 051 647 9615
Location: Bologna Airport
Time Zone: GMT +1
Coordinates: 44°32′07.60″N 11°17′19.20″E
Driving Directions to Bologna AirportA1 Motorway from Milan and take the exit at BBologna Borgo Panigale
Car Parking: Long and Short Term Parking Facilities available
Public Transport:
Taxi service: Available in front of terminal building
Train service:Bus service connection to Bologna Centrale Train Station
Bus service: Autobus from the airport
Car Hire: The car rental companies desks are located beside the information desk in the centre of the ground floor
The Suite Elite is a 4-star design hotel just outside Bologna's limited-traffic area, 100 metres from the Presidio Ospedaliero Bellaria Maggiore hospital. Parking is free. Rooms come with elegant furnishings, marble or parquet floors, and classic Italian furniture, including a desk. Each room features an LCD TV, Wi-Fi access, and air conditioning. An international buffet is available daily in the Sala Fellini breakfast room. During summere it is served on the Dolce Vita terrace. You can walk to the historic centre in about 15 minutes from the Suite Hotel Elite. The free parking is on a first-come-best-served policy, and free public parking is available just outside the main entrance.
Just 150 metres from Bologna Train Station, this design hotel is next to the gardens of Parco della MontagnolaIt offers ultra-modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a free minibar. Rooms are comfortable and elegant with air conditioning and an LCD TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. The first load of drinks and snacks in the minibar are free. 4 Viale Masini Design Hotel is surrounded by shops and cafés. It is a 15-minute walk from Bologna Cathedral and the city centre. Bologna Fiere exhibition centre is 2 km away.
Savhotel is 200 metres from the Fiera di Bologna exhibition centre, and just 9 km from Bologna Airport of Bologna. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a 27" LED TV. All rooms of the Savhotel feature ultra-comfortable beds, wooden floors and soft, white bedspreads. Breakfast is a generous buffet. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bologna Centrale Train Station. Public buses stop nearby and provide direct connection to the historic centre.
Hotel Aemilia is 400 metres from Bologna's Policlinico Sant’Orsola hospital. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and high-definition LCD TV with international channels. Your day at the Aemilia Hotel Bologna begins with a large buffet breakfast. Gurmé restaurant serves local specialities and Italian favourites, at lunch and dinner. The hotel features a large guarded garage. The Fiera di Bologna convention centre is just a 10-minute drive away. The Towers of Bologna and the city centre are 15 minutes away on foot.
Rent a car using a Debit Card. After doing a search, the available cars will be displayed, please click on the filter at the bottom of left side column to display the companies that will allow Car Hire with a Debit Card.
We rented our car in Bologna Airport for less then €7 per day Great value and service.
- Jack Appleby / Devon.