Car hire Ravenna
Located in the region of Emilia-Romagna, in Italy, we find a city of about 160 thousand inhabitants. Ravenna is one of the most important cities in the area of Romagna. It has been the capital of Italy in three different occasions. This incredible and beautiful city is bathes its coast with the waters from the Adriatic Sea. Among many other aspects, Ravenna is worldwide known as it has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO thanks to the Paleo-Christian monumental complex you can find all over the city.
Ravenna is a wonderful destination that, for sure, will make you fall in love with. It is true that the public transport is usually a good option to move throughout the city, especially if you don’t want to drive. However, it doesn’t mean it is the best option you have. Simply, go to Pepecar and utilize the search engine we offer you. Reserve your desired rental car in Ravenna and discover why this service will make you forget about the possibility of using public transport in any other trip you make.
TRAVELING THORUGH THE HISTORY AND MONUMENTS OF RAVENNA
Until the 1st century B.C. when the Roman Empire conquered the whole area of the Po River, and, therefore this incredible city, the settlement of Ravenna was ignored. During this period, the city was a crucial strategic point for the empire. Ravenna has been fortified in different occasions throughout its history, even becoming the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Ravenna was the capital of different republics, duchies and kingdoms, making it clear that it’s always been an important Italian city. Currently, this wonderful city has been declared World Heritage Site, for many of its monuments are of incalculable value.
As part of the history, Ravenna has an impressive monumental complex. Without a small doubt, the best way to explore the city is admiring its buildings, museums, churches and parks. From Pepecar, we recommend reserving a rental car to ensure you can visit places of such beauty as the San Vital Church, Saint Apollinaire the New Basilica, the Gala Placidia Mausoleum, the Baptistery of Neon, the Arian Baptistery, Theodoric Mausoleum, the Eurowheel, Saint Giovanni Evangelist Church, Dante Tomb, San Francesco Basilica, Archbishop Museum, Dante Museum and the Theodoric Square.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS
You have many different ways to get to the beautiful Italian city of Ravenna. Pepecar recommends that, whatsoever the option you choose, you reserve a rental car in Bologna Airport, Verona Airport and Florence Airport. With this vehicle you will ensure the best holidays you’ve ever had!
- From Bologna Airport:
- Distance: about 85 kilometers.
- Time: between 1 hour and 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- Roads: either the roads E45 and A14dir; the Tangenziale Nord di Bologna, E45 and A14dir; or the E45, A14dir and SS309.
- Toll(s): yes.
- From Verona Airport:
- Distance: approximately 225 kilometers.
- Time: from 2 hour and 20 minutes to 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Roads: you may take the A22/E45 and E45 or the SS434 and RA8.
- Toll(s): yes.
- From Florence Airport:
- Distance: less than 180 kilometers.
- Time: no less than 1 hour and 55 minutes and no more than 2 hours and 5 minutes.
- Roads: two main options: A1/E35 and E45 or SS67.
- Toll(s): yes.
WHAT TO SEE FROM RAVENNA WITH A RENTAL CAR
As in many other cities from Italy, Ravenna has really interesting and impressive sights. Its historic monumental complex is registered as World Heritage Site. Its people, its climate and its gastronomy make Ravenna an incredible destination. Furthermore, its surroundings are real gems from the country. To ensure you visit all the following destinations, and more if you want, reserve a car hire in Ravenna and be lord and master of your time!
FERRARA
Este Castle, Diamond Palace, Schifanoia Palace, Botanical Garden of the University of Ferrara, Ludovico Ariosto House-Museum, Ferrara Cathedral and its Museum or the Archeological National Museum of Ferrara are some of the reasons why visiting this wonderful city is worth it. Ferrara is really close to Verona, Venice and Bologna and its architectural style is unique. Did you know Ferrara is one of the few cities that create hot water and heating thanks to the geothermic energy?
The distance between both locations is no longer than 80 kilometers. With your rental car, drive through the road SS16 and you’ll be in Ferrara in less than 1 hour and 20 minutes. In case you take the RA8, the trip will take you 1 hour and 25 minutes.
BOLOGNA
Bologna is, without a doubt, one of the most important cultural centers all over the world almost from its foundation. Its university environment and its incredible monumental complex characterize this city. If you want to go to Bologna, here you are a list of some of the most interesting, beautiful and impressive places you can visit throughout the city:
- Piazza Maggiore
- Saint Petronius Basilica
- Neptune Fountain
- Saint Peter Cathedral
- Bologna Towers
- Saint Stephen Church
The distance between Ravenna and Bologna is only 85 kilometers if you take your car hire in Ravenna and drive through the roads A14dir and E45 for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Another option could be going through the road A14dir, though it is a little bit longer and the route will take you up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
FLORENCE
Florence is a wonderful Italian city that welcomes more than 9 million tourists every year. It is considered as one of the major emblems of the culture and identity of the country. One of its museums, Uffizi Gallery, is between the top 20 most visited museums all over the world. If you want to know in depth Florence, don’t miss the following places:
- Saint Mary of Fiore Cathedral
- Uffizi Gallery
- Boboli Gardens
- Bargello Palace
- David of Michelangelo
- Saint Cross Basilica
The distance between Ravenna and Florence is about 200 kilometers. Once you have picked up the rental car in Ravenna, take the roads A1/E35 in direction to the southwest and you’ll get to Florence in less than 2 hours and 15 minutes.