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Road Genius compares campervan rental deals from many suppliers so you can book the right vehicle for a Bologna or wider Emilia-Romagna road trip. Bologna is located between Milan, Florence and Venice and is connected by the A1 and A14 motorways, making it an easy starting point. Weather ranges from hot, humid summers to foggy winters, so check the timing information below.
| Period | Avg High (°C / °F) | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (Mar–May) | 20 °C / 68 °F | Yes—mild weather, fewer crowds |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 31 °C / 88 °F | Only if you can handle heat |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 19 °C / 66 °F | Yes—stable weather, harvest festivals |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 8 °C / 46 °F | Fair—fog and snow possible |
Old town streets are inside the ZTL (Zona Traffico Limitato), which is controlled by cameras. Only vehicles with permission may enter 07:00–20:00 on weekdays.
City speed limit is 50 km/h | 31 mph. On regional roads the limit is 90 km/h | 56 mph and on highways it is 130 km/h | 81 mph.
Highways are tolled: take a ticket when you enter and pay with cash or card when you exit. International visitors cannot use Telepass unless the rental company provides the device.
Height clearance in old streets can be less than 3 m | 9 ft 10 in. Park outside the city center and use public buses.
| Place | Utilities | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campeggio Città di Bologna | Full hook-ups | Bus to city center in 20 min; pool and restaurant | Crowded in July–Aug; book 2-3 weeks ahead |
| Parcheggio Tanari – Area Sosta RV | Water and Electric | 15 min walk to old town; 24 hour security | Height limit 3.5 m; traffic noise |
| Area Sosta "Via Dell'Industria" | Water and Electric | Low flat rate; waste dump available | No shade; limited to vehicles under 8 m |
| Highway Service Areas (A1/A14) | None | Free overnight parking, lit and patrolled | Highway noise; no waste water dump |
Eni and Q8 stations on Tangenziale Nord exits 5 and 8 have diesel, LPG (marked GPL) and drinking water taps.
Parcheggio Tanari motorhome area offers fresh water and chemical toilet dump service for a small fee.
Vehicle interiors can reach 35 °C | 95 °F in summer. Use windshield sun shades and park in shade when possible.
Winter fog can reduce visibility to less than 100 m on the Po Valley plains. Turn on fog lights and drive slowly.
Emergency number for Italy is 112 for police, medical and fire services.
Many shops close on Sunday and during midday hours, so buy food supplies before heading into the Apennine hills.
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