Car hire in Bergamo
1 office in Bergamo · airport pick-up · Italy
Bergamo is two cities in one: the Città Alta, a medieval citadel walled by Venice (the ramparts are a World Heritage Site) perched on a hill, and the modern, commercial lower town, linked by a century-old funicular. Piazza Vecchia and the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore alone justify the visit.
Its Orio al Serio airport, one of Europe's great low-cost hubs, is for many travellers the real gateway to Lombardy. Collecting a car there, around 10 minutes from the centre, opens up the lakes of Como and Iseo, the Alpine valleys and the cities of the Po plain without relying on trains that require a change in Milan.
Search cars in BergamoWhy hire a car in Bergamo
- Orio al Serio gathers cheap flights from across Europe; a car collected right at the terminal saves the transfer to Milan and its stations.
- The Lombard lakes (Iseo, Como, Garda) and the Bergamasque valleys are best enjoyed hopping from village to village, something unworkable by public transport.
- Bergamo is a cheaper, calmer base than Milan for the night: with a car, the big city is ~50 min away and the Alps lie in the opposite direction.
Day trips near Bergamo
- Lake Iseo — Lombardy's least touristy lake, home to Monte Isola, Europe's largest inhabited lake island, its shore around 40 minutes away.
- Franciacorta — A region of hills and vineyards producing Italy's finest sparkling wine, with tours and tastings, around 45 minutes away.
- Lake Como — Villas, gardens and villages such as Bellagio or Varenna on the most scenic of the Alpine lakes, the Lecco shore around 50 minutes away.
- Milan — The Duomo, The Last Supper and Lombardy's capital of shopping, worth a full day out, around 50 minutes away via the motorway.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Bérgamo-Milán
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive up to Bergamo's Città Alta?
Access is restricted at certain times and on certain days, and parking spaces are scarce. The practical option is to park in the lower town and take the funicular up — which is part of the charm of the visit anyway.
Do I need anything special to drive towards the lakes or the Alps?
The lakeside roads are narrow and winding but well surfaced. If you're travelling in winter towards the high valleys, check the car is fitted with winter tyres or carries chains, which are a seasonal legal requirement on many Alpine routes.
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