Upon exiting the Arrivals Gate on the ground floor, please keep walking for a few meters until you come across our rental office inside Bologna airport, which will be standing on your left.
Locauto Parking is located a few meters away from the terminal: easy to reach on foot.
To return your rental car, just follow the signs pointing to ‘Autonoleggi’- ‘Car Rental’. Take the first one on your right and there you will find Locauto parking, which is just a few meters away from the terminal.
The capital of Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy is famous for many reasons: its university was founded in 1088, which makes it the most ancient higher education institution in the Western world; plus, it hosts a great number of musical festivals and art exhibitions every year. When visiting the city, Bologna historic centre should be certainly your number one priority: starting from the city’s central square Piazza Maggiore, you can see some of the most ancient palaces of the city such as Palazzo D’Accursio, Palazzo del Podestà and the huge structure of the Gothic church of San Petronio, built in the 14th century and dedicated to the patron saint of Bologna. Just a few steps away from Piazza Maggiore you will find Bologna’s iconic towers, the Asinelli and Garisenda towers: the former is 97.2 metres high and by climbing it you will enjoy an unparalleled aerial view over the Red City. In the heart of Bologna you will also find very amusing museums such as the Archaeological museum in Piazza Maggiore, the Bologna National Gallery and the Modern Art Museum of Bologna. Bologna is a great place for foodies too: some of the best dishes in Italian cuisine were born here and if you choose wisely, you can taste them at a very reasonable price; browse alleys for some hidden inn where you can appreciate the authentic taste of Emilian culinary legacy with a plate of lasagne, tortellini or gnocco fritto (fried dough) with squacquerone cheese. The city has also a lot to offer in the way of nightlife: countless bars can be found on Bologna’s main arteries like Via Zamboni and Piazza Verdi; here you can soak in the convivial spirit of the city and get to know many people from all over Italy and Europe.
The surroundings of Bologna also offer much as far as beauty, culture and history are concerned. Just a few kilometres away from the city centre you can enjoy a visit to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca: you may choose to hike there or hire a car to get there is a shorter time. If you have some time to spare, there are many places surrounding Bologna which are worth a visit: for instance, you can get to Modena in less than a hour’s drive or head westwards to reach Florence in one hour and a half. San Marino is also quite close by car and it’s the perfect destination for a day trip from Bologna: don’t miss its fortress on the top of Mount Titano, 650 meters above sea level. If you’re looking for a convenient car hire to explore the surroundings of the city, Bologna airport is a great place for car rentals because it is very well connected both with the town center and the confining regions: Locauto also gives you the chance of returning your rental car at any other of our offices in Italy so that you can plan your travel with the utmost liberty. Browse our offers on Bologna airport car hires now!
Bologna is a very strategic place to start your travel to Italy if you get here by plane: its airport is one of the biggest in Italy and you can get here from almost anywhere in Europe and even from outside EU. Bologna is also very well connected with the other major Italian cities by railway, so if you find a cheaper flight landing elsewhere in the country you can always get here by train at affordable prices. Transferring from Bologna airport to the city center with your rental car will be very easy: you will need just a 15 minutes’ drive to reach Bologna Centrale railway station.
Locauto Rent is a 100% Italian company, active in the rent-a-car market since late 70s. Our rental locations network covers the main Italian airports, the biggest railway stations and the major cities. We provide a full range of rental services: short, medium and long term, van rental service and a truly innovative digital full self-service car rental. Our fleet is of the highest level and is among the youngest in the market in terms of average age. We are commonly known for convenient, flexible and transparent pricing solutions and we are recognized for our service, human and technologically evolved at once.
Bologna "la dotta" is a lively and enjoyable city, place of one of the oldest universities in Italy, it boasts one of the largest and well-preserved historical centers of Italy.
Maranello, municipality of the province of Modena, has the headquarters of the factory of the legendary Ferrari since 1943; don’t lose the opportunity to visit the historical museum.
The Adriatic Coast, an hour's drive from Bologna, is considered the true paradise of the Italian summer holidays, with its world-famous Rimini, Riccione and Cattolica.
The “Delta del Po”, Unesco Heritage, covers 54,000 hectares of protected area where lives more than 1,000 species of plants and 300 species of birds.
