Campervan Hire Bologna

Bologna is a city located in Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. It has an area of 599 km2 and had a population of 628,922 inhabitants at the time of 2015 census. The name "Bologna" comes from the Latin word "Bononia", which means "good town". In ancient times, Bologna was part of Etruscan territory. During Roman Empire period, Bologna became a municipium. After the fall of Western Roman Empire, the Lombards invaded the area. They were defeated by the Franks under Charlemagne who gave Bologna to his son Pepin. From 973 onwards, Bologna was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor Otto I. In 1027, Pope John XIX granted Bologna the status of a free commune. In 1148, Bologna was conquered by the Papal States. At the end of the 13th century, the city fell into the hands of the House of Malaspina. In 1402, Bologna was annexed by Florence. In 1512, Bologna joined the Italian League against France. On 26 May 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte entered the city after defeating Austrians in Battle of Marengo. He proclaimed himself King of Italy and established the Kingdom of Italy. In 1815, Congress of Vienna restored the former states. In 1860, Bologna was declared capital of the newly formed Kingdom of Sardinia. After World War II, Bologna was occupied by Allied forces until 1947.

Some useful information about Italy

The unique country code for Italy is IT. You will likely therefore find that country code in your address bar if you visit a website from Italy. With regards to time, Italy lies in the Europe/Rome timezone, which means that it has a GMT offset of 1.0 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I drop off my campervan somewhere other than Italy?

In many cases you can. Note that if you do, there is likely to be an increased cost.

How does the insurance work in Italy?

The campervan insurance is almost always included in the vehicle hire cost, but this usually does not include the full excess (see below).

Will there be an excess for campervan hire Italy?

There is likely to be an excess in most cases, however you can usually remove it if you pay a little more per day. You may also be able to arrange with a 3rd party to cover the insurance.

Can I compare prices in Italy?

Absolutely! Our search engine lets you compare across a range of campervan providers to secure the best deal.

Is there a charge for using a card to hire a campervan in Italy?

In most cases there is a nominal charge to use a credit or debit card, which rarely exceeds 2%. Please note that Visa and Mastercard are the only card types accepted at this time.