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1 Quick Policlinico Bologna
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Open 24/7, Quick Policlinico Bologna offers secure, indoor parking ideal for those who want to go to the centre of Bologna; you even keep your keys!
Bologna is one of Italy’s best-positioned cities and thanks to its well-developed network of roads and motorways, it’s easily accessible from all the main locations across the peninsula. Driving to Bologna is a convenient choice for those who want to explore not just the city but its surroundings with flexibility and freedom. To do this effectively, however, it’s important to understand parking options and the restrictions related to the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) that characterises the historic centre.
Like other major Italian cities, Bologna can be chaotic and finding a parking space isn’t always straightforward. Moreover, the presence of ZTL zones can make driving difficult and stressful for those unfamiliar with the system. For this reason, once in the city, the best way to get around is on foot or by bicycle. We therefore recommend that those arriving in Bologna by car find a place to park their vehicle and leave it there rather than using it to navigate the centre.
One of the first things to do is ask your hotel whether they have parking or parking spaces available in the area, either included in your rate or for a fee. If this option isn’t available, don’t be discouraged—there are plenty of alternatives to consider. The city has paid parking on blue lines in various zones, large multi-storey car parks and parking facilities in interchange areas outside the centre.
To help you plan your trip to Bologna as best you can, we’ve put together a mini-guide with plenty of useful advice on how to reach the city and where to park.
Finding parking in Bologna can be a challenge, particularly in the more central areas, as the city is characterised by a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) that restricts access to unauthorised vehicles and operates at various times of the day. Entering the ZTL without permission can result in hefty fines, so it’s advisable to be very careful and, if necessary, request authorisation from the Council by purchasing a ticket.
For those arriving by car who want to visit the city, the recommendation is to park your vehicle, preferably outside the centre, and reach the centre on foot or by public transport. Throughout the city there are parking spaces marked with blue lines charged by the hour, as well as parking spaces reserved for hotels and other accommodation establishments for their guests and sometimes for the general public. Among the available car parks outside the ZTL are those in Piazza VIII Agosto and those on Via Reno.
Another option is to drive to the so-called interchange car parks and then take public transport into the centre from there. There are several paid car parks located on the edges of the historic centre and in some strategic areas of the city well served by various bus lines. Additionally, there are free parking areas in the more outlying zones such as Parco Nord or the Certosa car park, also known as “Largo Caduti dei Lager Nazisti”.
Bologna Centrale Station is a major railway hub in Italy with high-speed connections to all the main Italian cities and regional trains to many locations in the region. Near the station there are several car parks for short or long stays, both covered and uncovered, some with attendants and others with CCTV surveillance only. The Stazione Centrale Car Park (on via Giacomo Matteotti) is a good option for those needing to leave their car for a few hours or the entire day and offers direct pedestrian access to Centrale Station.
Parking in this area can be convenient for all those coming to Bologna by car not only to visit the city but also to explore other locations in the region on day trips. Once you’ve parked, you can use the various bus lines to reach Piazza Maggiore or walk to the centre in about 15-20 minutes on foot.
Bologna Fiera hosts numerous events and exhibitions of both national and international importance, and parking in this area is relatively straightforward thanks to numerous spaces with rates designed for those leaving their car for half a day or a full day during trade fair events. Additionally, you can find several other open and covered car parks here, as well as some multi-storey car parks open 24 hours a day.
The Fiera Nord Michelino Car Park is one of the main ones in the area because it’s easily accessible from the ring road, is always open and boasts over five thousand parking spaces, many of which are covered. Costs here are generally lower than in the centre and the area is served by public transport.
Bologna has several interchange areas, ideal for those wishing to park on the outskirts and reach the centre in just a few minutes by public transport. The Tanari Car Park is one of the best-known as it has 450 parking spaces, is open 24 hours a day and is located near the ring road. It offers hourly and daily rates as well as monthly subscriptions and is served by shuttles that quickly connect the area with the centre. This type of solution is convenient not only from an economic point of view but also because it reduces the stress of having to drive through city traffic.
Those arriving in Bologna by air might consider renting a car at the airport as a useful means to enjoy a wonderful trip discovering the region’s territories with maximum flexibility. At the Guglielmo Marconi Airport there are several car rental companies such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar offering the possibility of renting a car at rates often more competitive than in the centre.
This option is convenient for those wanting to visit nearby cities such as Modena, Ferrara or Ravenna, reachable in a short time via the motorway network, or charming small villages that dot the Bologna hills. Of course, it’s possible to rent the vehicle from other locations, but it’s certainly more economical to collect and return the car at the same agency to avoid additional surcharges.
Bologna is a city that’s easily accessible from various European and non-European locations by car thanks to its well-developed motorway network. The Emilia-Romagna capital is indeed served by the peninsula’s main motorways, Bologna’s ring road and state roads such as the Via Emilia, considered one of the region’s main routes. In particular, Bologna is served by:
The SS9 Via Emilia connects numerous locations in the region as far as San Donato Milanese, whilst the SS65 della Futa enables connections with Florence. The SS253 San Vitale, with its 70 km, connects to Ravenna.
All around the urban area extends the Bologna ring road which allows you to move easily within the city, connecting the airport, the trade fair and the main industrial areas.
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