San Petronio Basilica
This is the biggest church in Bologna and one of the most loved by its inhabitants. It is located in Piazza Maggiore and it hosts the most ancient pipe organ in the world.
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Exiting Bologna Central Station, simply cross the square and keep to the right along Via Pietramellara. Walk less than 100 meters, and you will find the Locauto office on the left side of the street, at 35/L, just after the intersection with Via Giovanni Amendola. The rental office is located directly in front of the West Exit of the train station. Our staff is ready to welcome you and provide you with the best service!
The Locauto car park is located at the Central Station Garage, in Viale Pietramellara 27/A, about 100m away from the office
You can return your rental vehicle at the Locauto parking area located at Viale Pietramellara 27/A, inside the Garage Stazione Centrale, just a few meters from the rental office. Returns are available every day from 07:00 to 23:00 (vehicle returns outside this time frame are not allowed).
The Learned One, the Fat One, the Red One: these three nicknames highlight Bologna’s most intimate essence, which is connected with the prestige of its higher education institutions, the medieval origin of most of its architecture and its rich gastronomy, boasting some of the most renown Italian dishes. Anyone travelling to Bologna for leisure or work will simply not be able to leave out of consideration any of these aspects, especially food: lasagne, tagliatelle, piadine, a fresh and aged cheese galore, just to mention some of the most tempting city’s food specialties, will make every lunch break absolutely perfect. On the other hand, the beauty you will soak in by just strolling by the streets of the city centre will give you goose bumps: the luxurious marble staircase leading passers-by to the Montagnola Park, the majestic porticoes along Via Indipendenza, the city’s central square Piazza Maggiore with the statue of Neptune and the Asinelli and Garisenda tower close by are just some of the most iconic and well-known landmarks in Bologna. At night, all of Bologna’s historic alleys fill up and crawl with young people looking for someplace to have fun, which is not so hard to get here: pubs, night clubs and also other types of entertainment, such as cinema or theatre festivals, spread all over the city, giving people of any age the chance to be out for fun till very late at night.
Bologna has always been a highly environmentally conscious city; its city centre is now a petrol-free area and residents have to pay to park their cars as well. This is why renting a car in Bologna with Locauto is an alluring option: our fleet comprises electric vehicles which will give you unlimited access to all central areas, while our traditionally fuelled cars let you minimize your harm to the environment thanks to their eco friendly engines which also allow for a limitation of fuel consumption. Every vehicle is mechanically and electronically reviewed once in six months so that it keeps its performances high over time. With Locauto you can hire a car in Bologna at a low fare
for short or longer periods so that you can manage your entire travelling schedule with total freedom and ease, without resorting to public transport. Emilia Romagna is a region with a lot to offer both in terms of entertainment and of culture and history. It is rich in splendid natural settings, both on the mountains and at the seaside, and it boasts one of the most varied and mind-blowing traditional cuisine in Italy: with a rental car you can live all of this first-hand with no hurry and no useless waits at all. Check the details of our car rental office near Bologna’s central railway station and book your car online now to get the best deal!
As we mentioned before, the access to Bologna historic centre is restricted to emission-free vehicles only or cars with special permits: if you are planning to use your rental car in Bologna centre only, get in touch with us to know more about restrictions and get support in choosing the most suitable vehicle for your needs. We can also advise you as to what is the swiftest way to get to your other desired destinations in Emilia Romagna region or elsewhere in Italy: remember that you can choose to pick up and drop off your rental car in different Locauto locations in the way that suits your plans better!
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.
Reservations +39.02.43020.1
Office phone +39.051.243995
Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 19.00
Saturday from 8.00 to 13.00
Sunday and holidays closed
Out of hours booking
Out of hours drop-off
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