Find us in Bologna

Your prepared bike starts in the heart of the city.

Bike Rental Bologna is in Via Santa Margherita 1, just 2 minutes on foot from Piazza Maggiore and easy to orient from the airport, railway station, coach station and central car parks.

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Plan your visit

Shop hours and closures

1 March – 31 October

Monday: 09:30–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Tuesday: 09:30–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Wednesday: 09:30–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Thursday: 09:30–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Friday: 09:30–12:30 / 15:30–19:00
Saturday: 10:00–13:00 / 15:30–19:00
Sunday: 10:00–13:00 / 15:30–19:00

Times are maintained directly by Bike Rental Bologna. A rental is confirmed only in Andrea’s written reply.

Arrive, orient, collect

One central shop, whichever way you reach Bologna.

Bike Rental Bologna storefront at Via Santa Margherita 1

Airport BLQ 7 min to the city centre by train

Central station High-speed rail & airport connection

Coach station Piazza XX Settembre · next to Centrale

VIII Agosto Central parking · check ZTL access

Riva di Reno West-side parking · check ZTL access

Only 2 min walk

Airport BLQ 7 min to the city centre by train

Central station High-speed rail & airport connection

Coach station Piazza XX Settembre · next to Centrale

VIII Agosto Central parking · check ZTL access

Riva di Reno West-side parking · check ZTL access

Piazza Maggiore

Bike Rental Bologna

Ready for collection

The bikes may already be waiting when you turn into the street.

For confirmed requests, Andrea prepares the bicycles, sizes and agreed accessories before collection. Booking ahead is especially useful for groups and travel setups.

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Choose your arrival

Practical orientation before you set out.

Transport services, road access and restrictions can change. Use these directions to understand the city, then verify the live details before travelling.

Arriving by plane

The airport sits outside the central map. The Marconi Express connects the terminal with Bologna Centrale in about seven minutes; from the station, continue on foot, by taxi or local public transport.

Bologna Airport: Use the Marconi Express to Bologna Centrale, then continue through the historic centre.
Bologna Centrale: The main arrival point for regional, Intercity and high-speed trains.

Arriving by train

Bologna Centrale is the city’s main rail hub and the urban terminal of the airport connection. The shop is south of the station, inside the historic centre.

Arriving by coach

Long-distance coaches arrive at the bus station in Piazza XX Settembre, a short distance from Bologna Centrale and the northern entrance to the historic centre.

Arriving by car

A practical reference for visitors arriving by car. Check current access rules before driving because Bologna’s historic centre includes restricted-traffic areas.

Piazza VIII Agosto parking: A central car park north of the shop and close to Via Indipendenza.
Riva di Reno parking: A second useful parking reference on the western side of the historic centre.

A central welcome

Close to Piazza Maggiore, ready for the road.

Riders find the shop quickly — and a prepared bicycle waiting inside.

★★★★★ Tripadvisor

Just a minute from Piazza Maggiore, Andrea was quick to get us on our way. The bikes were comfortable and made it easy to explore Bologna at our own pace.

Panoramic view of Piazza Maggiore in Bologna — Piazza Maggiore · matte4president · CC BY 4.0

Reserve now

Look for Piazza Maggiore, then Via Santa Margherita.

Piazza Maggiore is the clearest central landmark. From there, the shop is just 2 minutes away on foot. Collection normally takes place at Via Santa Margherita 1 unless Andrea confirms another arrangement in writing.

We rent bikes all year. During low season (from 1 November to 29 February), the shop operates with reduced opening hours, usually from Monday to Saturday and excluding public holidays. Booking ahead helps Andrea prepare the right bike, size and accessories.

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