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
£15.21
Record Go
£15.70
Drivalia
£15.87
Greenmotion
£16.76
Centauro
£18.16
U-Save
£18.19
Locauto
£25.48
Sicily By Car
£25.64
Noleggiare
£26.26
Ecovia
£27.61
Italy Car Rent
£27.64
Autovia
£28.61
Alamo
£30.98
Keddy By Europcar
£33.91
Europcar
£35.01
Thrifty
£37.15
Dollar
£37.15
Enterprise
£37.18
Budget
£38.36
Avis
£38.65
Flizzr
£40.43
Maggiore
£40.90
Sixt
£42.35
Hertz
£43.58
Drivalia
€27.72
U-Save
€29.49
Record Go
€30.04
Greenmotion
€33.18
Centauro
€33.18
Ecovia
€34.76
Italy Car Rent
€34.87
Autovia
€36.24
Noleggiare
€39.39
Maggiore
€44.26
Locauto
€46.23
Sicily By Car
€46.39
Alamo
€46.55
Europcar
€47.83
Budget
€48.64
Dollar
€49.66
Keddy By Europcar
€49.87
Thrifty
€50.68
Enterprise
€52.46
Avis
€53.88
Hertz
€56.31
TargetRent
€58.77
Flizzr
€60.91
Sixt
€63.83
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 and a valid ID in the country, 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
ANGEL JOSE MARIN ALCALDE
06-05-2026
flexibilidad
Maria molins nubiola
12-05-2026
Por la facilidad, rapidez y precio.
Alexia Gonzalez
12-05-2026
Todo genial, rápido y cómodo. Ahora a ver qué tal va en la recogida y con la empresa que hemos contratado.
Marisol
12-05-2026
Reservar fue muy fácil. Los precios son buenos también
Francisco BAZAN ROCA
14-05-2026
Practicidad y rapidez
JOSE IGNACIO
14-05-2026
Buen precio y rapidez.
Joaquin Manuel Alvira Lechuz
20-05-2026
Rapidez , servicio y ofertas.
Edwin Martinez II
21-05-2026
Generally GOOD experience, but I DON'T like working through middlemen to get the "BEST" rate when renting cars -- especially in Spain.
I sometimes get the feeling that the entire car rental ecosystem in Spain is nothing more than a rigged game.
Juan Garcia
22-05-2026
Fue muy fácil tramitar la reserva
Javier Rodriguez Diaz
24-05-2026
Muy fácil de reservar, y Muy intuitivo...y unos buenos precios
ABDOULAYE TOURE TOURE
25-05-2026
La rapidez et amabilidad del chico que ma atendió
Rafael
26-05-2026
Rapidez y precio
Leonard
02-06-2026
Busqueda rapida y eficiente
Carmen S
02-06-2026
La plataforma tiene buena informacion.Es facil realizar todo el.proceso y tiene gran variedad de compañias para elegir.
Jorge Feijóo Suñol
03-06-2026
Todo como una seda. Un servicio excelente.
Santiago Conde de arjona
03-06-2026
Rapidez y eficacia. Gracias
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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.