Car Hire Bergamo

Hiring a car for your holiday to Bergamo could not be easier or more affordable, explore at your leisure while saving money. The best deals are here for you if you are thinking about car rental in Bergamo.

Saving money on holiday has just got easier, with the assistance of Car Hire Italy you can enjoy the benefits of a luxury vehicle at a very low cost. We are able to offer you the most competitive prices on the market and for that you will get full comprehensive insurance, waiver from collision damage and unlimited mileage. These benefits and much more besides are what make Car Rental Italy your first choice in vehicle hire.

Driving Guide & Places To Go in Bergamo

The beautiful town of Bergamo is set at the foothills of the Alps which gives it one of the most recognizable skylines in Italy. It has a great history which stems back as far as the 5th century when the ancient town of Bergonum was destroyed by Attila the Hun.

One of the main sights here is the Cappella Colleoni, an amazing church which is decorated with polychrome marble. It is dedicated to John the Baptist Saint Bartholomew and Saint Mark, it has a lot of biblical meaning. A must for any visitor here as it will give you a deep insight into its historical meaning.

The Cathedral of Bergamo is also well worth a visit, a magnificent building which started construction in the 1400’s but saw many updated renovations in 1689. It was completed in 1889 using designs from Carlo Fontana. The interior has seen input from many designers over the many years that have passed, which gives it a very unique feel.

For art lovers the Accademia Carrara di Bergamo should be high on your list, with over 1800 works of fine art from the 15th and 19th centuries. There are also a number of exhibition rooms with sculptures and private galleries from a host of artists such as Bergonone, Mazzolino and Cima da Conegliano. The building was built between 1805 and 1910 and shows a very neo-classical style which was popular in those days. Hiring a car in Bergamo will open the town up to you and show you the many sights it has to offer.

Closest Airports for Bergamo 

Although Bergamo airport is quite small it still served nearly 6.5 million people in 2008. It is just 3.5km from the town which is well sign posted as you leave the main terminal. It provides mainly low cost flights with most of those being provided by Ryanair to cities all over Europe. Collecting your hire car from Bergamo Airport is the ideal pick up point meaning you can be in the centre of town in around fifteen minutes.

Code - BGY

Other names – Orio al Serio “Antonio Locatelli Airport