RV rental in Bologna

Top tips for your trip to Bologna

Summer is hot in Northern Italy, and Bologna is a popular tourist destination. Therefore, we recommend you rent a motorhome in Bologna in the spring, that's April to June, or September and October, known as the shoulder seasons, as the best time to visit the city. Summer temperatures average around 28 degrees, and it can also be very humid.

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  Driving in Bologna

  Driving in the centre of Bologna is not easy there are prohibited areas called ZTL: a Limited Traffic Zone. You'll need a permit to drive in a ZTL, and the penalties are steep if you don't have one. When you rent a campervan in Bologna you need to remember that parking is tricky, so it's best to leave your campervan outside the city and use an alternative form of transport.

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  History and culture

  Bologna is a historic city with centuries of heritage and architecture waiting to be discovered. It is also home to the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world. This institution continues to be at the forefront of city life, bringing Bologna right up to date with a vibrant and often political student scene and plenty of trendy bars and bohemian cafes.

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  Go greener in greater Bologna

  When you hire a campervan in Bologna it doesn't take long to head into the beautiful green hills surrounding it. Nature parks lead into the Apennines with stunning routes like the Via degli Dei and Via della Lana e della Seta.

Best campervan routes in Bologna

Lake Garda
Motorhome rental in Bologna allows you to get out all over Italy. Only 181 kilometres north of Bologna is the iconic Lake Garda on the E45. Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake with castles, beaches and vineyards. You can also drive around the lake, which is very scenic – 250 kilometres – and plenty of historic landmarks and picturesque towns make for the perfect stopovers. The Strada Gardesana Orientale hugs the eastern shore, and the Strada Gardesana Occidentale the other side.

Venice
One hundred fifty-four kilometres northeast of Bologna on the A14 is Venice. The capital of the Veneto region, Venice's historic centre is built on 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon. Two bridges connect Venice to the mainland. The route from Bologna is the Autostrada Bologna-Padova, the A14, with the final leg of the journey on the A4, the Autostrada Serenissima.

Florence
On the E35, Florence is just 107 kilometres south of Bologna. Famous for its architecture, art with works by da Vinci and Michelangelo, and museums, Florence is set in beautiful countryside. A campervan is the perfect way of exploring the rolling hills dotted with farms, vineyards and orchards, a great way to travel and get under the skin of Tuscany.

Sites of interest and excursions in Bologna

Parma
Just 99 kilometres from Bologna, Parma, famous for its ham of the same name, is often partnered with its near neighbour, Reggio Emilia, which produces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or parmesan. Aside from the food interest, Parma was named Italy's Capital of Culture in 2020 and is a charming town with a medieval piazza, a magnificent cathedral and the chance to take in some opera at Teatro Regio.

Modena
Modena is the birthplace of two famous Italians, Luciano Pavarotti and Enzo Ferrari, who pack a punch in their own distinct ways. There are plenty of car museums for the petrolhead, and visitors can take a guided tour of the Lamborghini factory. For lovers of architecture and history, the 14th century Romanesque cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rimini
Rimini is a popular beach resort on the Adriatic Sea with a nine-mile stretch of golden sand. However, it also offers plenty of history, including numerous Roman ruins and heritage landmarks, and is a centre for art and culture. Rimini has been subject to invasion and foreign rule throughout history, contributing to its fascinating story.

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