Bologna Airport car rental: the best offers
Car rental in the Bologna Airport.
Bologna is much more than a university city: it is the gastronomic heart of Italy and a strategic point for exploring Emilia-Romagna. Choosing to hire a car at Bologna Airport puts you, from the very first moment, at the centre of one of the best-connected regions in the country.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is designed to facilitate fast road connections. In just a few minutes you can be driving to the historic centre or joining the A1 and A14, key routes in northern Italy. For this reason, many travellers choose to pick up their rental cars directly from Bologna Airport and start their journey without intermediate stops.
Why rent a car at Bologna Airport?
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is located just 6 kilometres from the city centre, a distance that makes initial travel much easier. For this reason, car hire at Bologna Airport is particularly practical from the moment you arrive.
The terminal has quick, signposted access to the main intercity roads and has specific pick-up and drop-off areas for car hire companies, which speeds up departure from the airport and reduces waiting times after arrival.
The journey to the historic centre usually takes between 15 and 20 minutes by road. Picking up your rental car at Bologna Airport allows you to avoid waiting and better organise the rest of your day.
In addition, choosing a car hire service at Bologna Airport makes it easier to continue your journey to other destinations from the very first moment.
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Featured suppliers at Bologna Airport
TargetRent
£9.98
Italy Car Rent
£11.12
Keddy By Europcar
£11.59
Centauro
£11.91
U-Save
£12.40
Sicily By Car
£13.03
Noleggiare
£13.90
Maggiore
£14.48
Budget
£15.19
Thrifty
£15.19
Dollar
£15.79
Drivalia
£16.47
Ecovia
£16.98
Locauto
£17.00
Europcar
£17.42
Autovia
£17.43
Avis
£18.48
Hertz
£18.53
Alamo
£19.84
Enterprise
£19.84
Flizzr
£33.01
Sixt Italy
£36.38
Drivalia
€17.32
Greenmotion
€19.85
U-Save
€20.39
TargetRent
€22.89
2Rent
€23.05
Avis
€26.07
Sixt
€26.56
AirCar
€26.66
Goldcar
€27.55
Ilha verde
€29.59
Keddy By Europcar
€31.69
Europcar
€31.92
Apex
€32.08
Firefly
€35.23
Budget
€36.40
Hertz
€37.55
Thrifty
€38.26
Localiza
€39.19
Alamo
€39.26
Drive S.A.
€39.39
Exer
€41.77
AddCar
€41.90
RentScape
€42.55
Flexways
€42.61
Rentacar Argentina
€43.73
Wheego
€43.81
Mex
€43.82
Angrauto
€44.16
Idea Mobility
€44.43
Yours Car Rental
€44.43
Enterprise
€44.59
Noleggiare
€45.41
Autatlantis
€45.61
Autounion
€46.15
Dollar
€46.69
Arnold Clark
€46.98
Millet
€48.01
Surprice
€50.54
Volta4u
€52.04
America Car Rental
€52.24
Italy Car Rent
€53.08
ACE Rent A Car
€53.58
Maggiore
€53.70
Centauro
€57.44
National
€60.57
Locauto
€63.98
Cactus
€82.91
Sicily By Car
€85.14
Flizzr
€88.06
Sixt Italy
€114.48
Autovia
€133.74
Ecovia
€135.94
Frequently asked questions about car rental at Bologna Airport
Can I find a flexible car rental or cancel after booking a car at Bologna Airport?
With Pepecar you can cancel your booking for free 48h before pick-up at any location.
What documentation will I need to rent a car in Bologna Airport?
In order to rent a car in Bologna Airport with Pepecar you only need 3 things: a credit card, a valid driving licence in Italy and a valid ID in Italy, all of them in the name of the main driver. And that's it, you just need to enjoy your rental car!
I have small children, is it possible to rent child seats for my rental car at Bologna Airport?
Yes, you have the option to add it as an extra on your car hire at Bologna Airport and see the cost during the booking process! However, it is subject to availability and you will pay for it at the pick-up point.
What type of vehicles can I rent in Bologna Airport?
At Pepecar we have a wide variety of cars for hire in Bologna Airport, from utility cars to SUVs for the whole family. You can choose the one that best suits your needs and pick it up at one of our collaborators' offices.
Where do I pick up my rental car at Bologna Airport?
You can pick up your rental car at Bologna Airport at any of our partners' offices.
What to do if I have a problem with my rental car in Bologna Airport?
If you have a problem with your rental car at Bologna Airport, you should follow the instructions provided by the partner rental agency. In general, you should call the roadside assistance number provided for immediate assistance. You may also need to inform the police in case of an accident and complete an accident report to submit to the rental partner.
Customer reviews about car rental at Bologna Airport
Timothy Alexander Gans
28-01-2026
Quick and easy
Carlos GURENDEZ GONZALEZ DE DURANA
31-01-2026
It was easy but the insurance information is not clear, and the companies try to put you in another insurance when you pick up the car because they say that the one you bought when you booked it is not valid for them and they make you pay a deposit.
Manuel Carbajo Quirós.
03-02-2026
Good treatment.
angelo
04-02-2026
For speed and simplicity
JM Almeras
04-02-2026
J'ai loué une voiture avec Pepecar.com pour un séjour à Ténérife en décembre. J'ai payé 333,30 € for 12 days of rental, which was less expensive than all the other offers. J'ai récupéré la voiture de location via Hertz à l'aéroport de Tenerife Sud le 20 décembre 2025 et je l'ai rendue le 1er janvier 2026 avec le plein d'essence et dans le même état qu'initialement (pas d'accidents, pas d'accrochages). J'ai ensuite eu la surprise de découvrir qu'un prélèvement supplémentaire de 264,50 € avait été fait par Hertz début janvier. J'ai fait une réclamation auprès de Pepecar.com, j'ai expliqué tout ce qui s'était passé, et ils m'ont m'ont répondu "Malheureusement, n'avons pas accès au système informatique du fournisseur et, par conséquent, en l'absence de documents nous ne pouvons pas expliquer les frais supplémentaires" Il est dommage que je n'aie conservé aucun des papiers relatifs à cette location. J'avais aussi supprimé un mail dans lequel Hertz m'envoyait le contrat de location. PS (23/02/2026) Après avoir contacté Hertz et expliqué mon cas, Hertz m'a remboursé de cette charge inexpliquée. Tout finit bien !
Antonio Jose Rivera Jimenez
10-02-2026
Ease and speed of booking
ELENA
10-02-2026
Everything was perfect, fast and friendly. Only that they don't explain very well where the car is to pick it up but being a very small airport, asking there was no problem.
RAIMON GABARRO MARIN
11-02-2026
Fast, convenient, easy and good value!
Juan Manuel
12-02-2026
It is very easy to choose the car, everything is well explained and very fast and in 2 minutes you have the car already booked.
Mariapaloma
15-02-2026
The car offer is good and so are the prices. What I didn't like is that it seems that the car pick up is inside the station and when you have already hired it they tell you that you have to pick it up outside in a nearby street.
Marta
16-02-2026
easy to find a good price and a good car
Juan Amengual Sabater
18-02-2026
Because all very well
jose luis
18-02-2026
Efficiency and speed.
Antonio Fernandez
24-02-2026
It was very easy to rent. I didn't know if the travel assistance guarantee was included or if I could choose it.
JUSTINO DELGADO JIMÉNEZ
28-02-2026
The experience was very positive
Yon Perez
01-03-2026
This is the first time I have rented a car on this platform and the process has been quick and easy.
Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 4111 reviews. See all reviews.
Routes from Bologna Airport in your rental car
Emilia-Romagna is a region best enjoyed on wheels. With cheap car hire at Bologna Airport, you can design itineraries such as:
- Modena (45 minutes): home of balsamic vinegar and the Ferrari legacy.
- Parma (1 hour): a must for lovers of Parmigiano Reggiano and elegant architecture.
- Florence (1 hour and 30 minutes): ideal for a cultural getaway to the Renaissance.
- Rimini (1 hour 15 minutes): a combination of Adriatic coast and Roman history.
Getting around the region with a hire car from Bologna Airport allows you to combine gastronomy, art and scenery in one trip, linking several cities in a single route and adapting each stop to your own schedule.
In addition, choosing to hire a car at Bologna Airport makes it easier to organise more efficient journeys, make the most of each day and discover places off the beaten track.