Posing as a city with a very high student population and being a traditional charm, the city of Bologna is known the world over for a variety of things. Discovering these gems that place the city on the world map could be a fun little exercise all the more heightened by moving around in your own car. Many rent-a-car companies, found outside and within the city, have made this possible.

Beginning from the Bologna Airport, IT, several Car Hire services are available, from which you can get a car for hire right after landing into the city. These services are normally pretty pocket-friendly for the average visitor but then again, the cost varies depending on a couple of factors. Whatever package you settle for, ensure that you get value for your money and it is always advisable to deal with a reputable Car Hire company; to avoid any frustrations and rip-offs.

It would be interesting to know that the Bologna Airport is also known, by official terms, as Aeroporto Guillermo Marconi; having been named after the inventor of the radio, who was born in Bologna. Having one of the most antique universities in the world and surrounded by cities with internationally known reputable schools, this city is home to tons of both local and foreign students and many Car Rental Services have student packages. This has given the city a rich and diverse culture, which attracts tourists of all ages and from all lifestyles. Because of this, also, the city has a vibrant and exciting nightlife with numerous nightclubs, discotheques and pubs open until around 3am. If you consider yourself somewhat of a nocturnal, then you will revel at how the nighttime comes alive in this city of Bologna.

There are many activities for the daytime lovers too. Being famous for its porticos, standing at over 2 miles long, the longest portico, The San Luca finds its home here. You could just drive here and enjoy feeling belittled standing next to the almost endless height of columns. While driving around in your Car Rental car, you will notice with much interest, how, many rooftops of houses are colored red; probably bearing significance way back when. You don’t have to keep driving all the time though, take a break from the wheel and walk through the Piazza Maggiore. Sampling the local cuisine on display will excite your taste buds for sure. At least do not allow yourself to leave Bologna before tasting their sausages; the city is, after all, famous for them.