Car Rental - Bergamo Airport

Arrange a car rental from Bergamo Airport to enjoy this city in Italy's Lombardy region. Bergamo is an Italian treasure. It's endlessly captivating, from the upper and lower levels of the city – Alta and Bassa – to the illustrious Venetian walls surrounding it.

Plan a visit and, with a car rental from Bergamo Airport, it's a short drive to this beautiful city. With a BGY rental car at your disposal, you'll be able to explore the wider region, too. This will include the chic city of Milan and the exquisite Lake Como.

We want to make your journey as simple as possible. So you can browse our range of vehicles online and book a rental car at Bergamo Airport in advance. There are no hidden extra charges to pay. Our best price guarantee also means if you find a Hertz rental car for a lower price, we'll refund the difference.

Key roads In Bergamo

Bergamo is cleaved into two districts. It's spread between a warren of medieval streets enclosed by Venetian walls and the beautiful architecture of the lower town. It’s well connected by a network of roads. This makes it straightforward to travel using your rental car from Bergamo Airport.

The SS470, SS42, and SP342 will take you to the surrounding cities. These roads also connect our Bergamo Airport rental car location, which is around three miles from the center.

Ski holiday car rental from Bergamo Airport

Situated in the far north of Italy, the city is a short distance from the border with Switzerland. This makes it ideal to travel to ski resorts using your rental car from BGY.

Bergamo borders the towering snow-capped Alps and is in range of some of the best resorts in Italy. There are several snowy destinations to choose from within a few hours of Bergamo. This includes 21 km of slopes at the Presolana Monte Pora ski resort.

How to get from Bergamo to Milan

The glamorous streets and bright lights of Milan are within easy reach in your BGY rental car. Around an hour away via the E64 and A51, Milan is home to two of the country’s most famous soccer teams. It also hosts the superb Milan Fashion Week, bringing style from across the world to a city that prides itself on its fashion credentials.

Bergamo Airport car rental: Driving rules

When exploring Lombardy, be aware that many of the major routes in Italy do have tolls. Unless signposted otherwise, speed limits vary from 80 mph on Italian freeways to 56 mph on local roads. It's 30 mph in cities, towns and villages. Like most of Europe, they drive on the right-hand side of the road. There is a limited traffic zone in place in Bergamo, which allows only residents to drive in specific areas. Keep an eye out and make sure you stay on the right roads to avoid a fine.

Bergamo is one of northern Italy’s most captivating cities. Leave Bergamo Airport in your rental car and explore the city's historic streets. Then, head out to discover the wider region. From the Alps to Italy’s lush agricultural heartland in Po Valley.

Medieval meandering

Bergamo was part of the Republic of Venice from the early 15th century for nearly 400 years. To this day, the ancient hilltop Citta Alta – or Upper Town – is still surrounded by three miles of Venetian Walls. It overlooks the modern Citta Bassa – the Lower Town.

Park your rental car in Bergamo and take the funicular. It has connected the two districts for over 100 years and offers stunning views across the city. When you arrive in the upper town, walk the pretty cobblestone streets until you reach the aristocratic Piazza Vecchia. Sit at one of the many trattoria and admire the 800-year-old Palazzo della Ragione at the city's heart. At the center of the square, you’ll find the Contarini Fountain and, on the opposite side, Palazzo Nuovo. Take a seat, sip an espresso, and watch the gentle buzz of Bergamo life go by.

Riches of the Renaissance

There’s a wealth of art to discover in Bergamo. Visit Accademia Carrara and admire Renaissance masterpieces from Botticelli, Mantegna, Bellini, and Raphael. The museum depicts the development of a movement that changed art forever. With everything from depictions of saints and classical landscapes to explorations of love.

Bergamo is also the birthplace of Donizetti, one of the world's greatest opera composers. His influence is still very much felt and celebrated here. Visit his house in the upper town and sift through his most personal items. You'll find letters, scores and portraits in the Donizetti Museum. His ornate tomb can still be seen in Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

The 200-year-old theater was named in his honor. It still regularly stages some of his popular operas. It features statues of composers guarding the entrance and a frescoed auditorium ceiling. This theater represents the opulence of 19th-century Italian opera houses.

Hike the Bergamo Alps

Peaks, valleys, and forests are dotted with farms and villages in the nearby Alps. This vast and imposing mountain range is 50 miles long, with soaring summits over 3,000 meters. Park your BGY holiday car rental and stretch your legs. Follow one of the many footpaths and breathe in the fresh air. The scenery is ever-changing, becoming wilder and more dramatic as you head towards the highest peaks.

Make sure you stop to see the impressive Serio Waterfalls. At 315 meters they’re the highest in Italy, sending cascades of white water into a towering Alpine gorge. The trail there will take around an hour and a half. If you journey on, you’ll come to Rifugio Curo, a mountain refuge overlooking a turquoise pool. This contrasts beautifully with the dark green mountains in the distance.

Dine on hearty local cuisine

Italian cities are renowned for their mouth-watering food and Bergamo is no different. Make your way to the Upper Town for some of the best restaurants. Then, eat your fill of delicious fresh produce against a stunning backdrop. Much of Italian life revolves around food, so make time to eat and enjoy.

Pork, particularly salami, is popular here as well as Alpine cheeses like taleggio. Tuck into a steaming bowl of casoncelli, a stuffed pasta served in a simple but rich sauce of melted butter and sage. One of the most famous local dishes.

Collect your rental car from Bergamo and soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful city. Then, head out into the diverse landscape of Lombardy to experience more of northern Italy.