Car Rental at Bologna Airport Guglielmo Marconi [BLQ], Italy

CAR RENTAL LOCATIONS NEAR Bologna Intl Airport

How to get from Bologna Airport to the city? 

Before you jump into the cockpit and start the engine, plan your upcoming route to the city. How far is Bologna Airport from the city centre? The distance between them along the shortest route is 11 kilometers, while the approximate travel time varies between 20 and 30 minutes (depending on traffic). 

The first step to take is to join the Tangenziale nord di Bologna, which is part of the E45. After passing Pescarola on the right, take exit 5 following the signs for Bologna Centro. Head south on Via Marco Polo - you will pass Parco Casa Gialla on the right. As soon as you see the Centro Commerciale Centrolame shopping mall on the left, take the third exit at the next roundabout and continue across the bridge. Then, the road goes a little to the left, taking you next to the enchanting Giardino del Cavaticcio. After this, turn right into Via Guglielmo Marconi, drive approximately 750 meters, and turn left. 

Your final destination is the famous Piazza Maggiore with the nearby Fontana del Nettuno. Toll roads and toll urban zones appear along the way, so make sure you have a suitable payment method. If taking the same route by taxi, you will pay about €18.75, which in the end will be much more expensive than driving a rental car.

Bologna Airport car rental return 

Dropping off your car hire at Bologna Airport is an intuitively simple procedure. When approaching the facility on the E45, go through the first roundabout towards G. Marconi Airport, and turn right following the Rental Car Return markings on the asphalt. Also, you will see a similar inscription on the sign - “Autonoleggi riconsegna” - which directs you to P3 Comfort parking. Continue straight for about 150 meters and take the appropriate line to turn left. As you make a turn, you will see signs indicating the drop-off sites of certain companies. Most suppliers, including Noleggiare, Budget, Locauto, Alamo, Sixt, and Avis offer specialized drop-off sites within the P3 parking lot. Whichever supplier you are renting from, stick to the corresponding signs for the correct directions. After-hours drop-off is also available with the majority of agencies at BLQ Airport.

FAQ about Bologna Airport BLQ car rental

When can you find the best deals?

Prices for rental cars crucially depend on seasonality, which means you can find the best time to make a reservation at the lowest possible price. So, the minimum rates for a weekly car rental in Bologna Guglielmo Marconi BLQ Airport reach $54.2 for a Mini car in November. On the other hand, the most expensive month is August - you can pay about $1190.1 per month for an Luxury car.

How much is it to rent a car at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi?

Car rental rates range from $4 to $9 per day at Bologna Airport Guglielmo Marconi.

How much is a rental car for a week at BLQ Airport, Italy?

A rental car will cost you from $21 to $50 per week at Bologna Airport.

What is the cheapest rental car company at Bologna Intl Airport?

The cheapest rental car was provided by SURPRICE ($0/day) last week.

What companies are on-site at the airport?

AVIS, Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, and Europcar sit within the airport, giving passengers instant access to their services.

What companies are off-site at the airport?

The list of off-site companies providing car rental outside the airport includes SURPRICE, TARGET .

What companies allow a debit card for rental cars in Bologna Airport BLQ?

Locauto, Europcar Corporate, Budget EMEA Corporate, and Maggiore DC accept debit cards for payment and authorization for rental cars in Bologna Guglielmo Marconi BLQ Airport.

How early should I get to Bologna Airport? 

Arrive at least 2 hours 30 minutes before scheduled departure for a hassle-free check-in of your baggage, and 2 hours in advance if you are flying with carry-on baggage only. Naturally, increase the time reserve if departing during rush hours, which peak from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at BLQ.

What time does Bologna Airport open? 

Typically, Bologna Airport hours are 24/7, unless any emergencies occur. However, on-site car rental companies operate on their own schedule: Avis, Sixt, and Budget are open from 8:00 am to 12:00 am, SicilyByCar, Locauto, and Alamo - from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Europcar/Noleggiare - from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. All mentioned suppliers provide 24-hour drop-off through a convenient self-service “Key-Box” procedure. Therefore, you can return your vehicle even outside business hours when the office is actually closed.

Which rental companies are the best-rated at Bologna Guglielmo Marconi?

According to our customer ratings and reviews on Rental24h.com, the top-rated car rental companies at Bologna Airport Guglielmo Marconi are Enterprise, with a rating of 8.2/10 from 2626 reviews, Winrent-by-leasys with 7.9/10 from 18 reviews, and Noleggiare with 7.9/10 from 18 reviews.

What car groups are available for rent at BLQ Airport, Italy?

You can select and drive one of the Economy, Luxury, Convertible, VAN, Minivan, SUV, Exotic, 6 seater, 7 seater, 8 seater, 9 seater, and Electric cars at Bologna Airport.

Where to fill up your rental car before returning it to Bologna Intl Airport?

The closest gas stations to Bologna Airport BLQ, are:

• Ip Petrol Station ( 5 miles away )

  Address: Via Ferrarese, 162/2, Bologna

• Distributore IP ( 3.6 miles away )

  Address: Via de' Carracci, 57, Bologna

• Sprint Gas ( 7.4 miles away )

  Address: Via Enrico Mattei, 13, Bologna

Are there hotels near Bologna Guglielmo Marconi BLQ Airport with free parking?

Yes, you will find several hotels near Bologna Guglielmo Marconi that offer free parking. Among them are:

• Battistelli Apartments (4.41 miles away)

  Address: 2 Via Libero Battistelli, Bologna, 40122

  Room price: $32 per night

• Primaticcio Camera a Sud (4.54 miles away)

  Address: 24 Via Francesco Primaticcio, Bologna, 40128

  Room price: $23 per night

• Creti & Mazza Rooms (4.86 miles away)

  Address: 7 Via Donato Creti, Bologna, 40128

  Room price: $30 per night