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Venice car hire information
| Pick-up location | Venice |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Mini, SUV, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 106 |
| Airport locations | 52 |
| Popular agencies | Target Italy, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , Thrifty, Europcar, LOCAUTO |
Cheap car hire in Venice
| Economy | R649/day |
| Compact | R779/day |
| Intermediate | R855/day |
| SUV | R1 472/day |
| Mini | R589/day |
| Supplier choice | R916/day |
| Compact SUV | R963/day |
| Compact estate car | R981/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R1 661/day |
| Intermediate estate car | R3 557/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Venice
- Who hasn’t dreamed of the winding little alleys in Venice, the magic the city emanates and the old buildings towering over the river lanes? But Venice is more than the Rialto Bridge and the St. Mark’s Square, so, although driving on the island itself is not allowed, it still makes sense to rent a car as there is more to explore than the island. Places worth driving to include the Parco Nationale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi, which is 1 hour and 40 minutes away by car and definitely worth seeing, and San Donà di Piave, another scenic city in the district of Venice, about 40 minutes away by car.
- Rent a car upon your arrival at Venice Airport Marco Polo to conveniently and flexibly reach the parking lots on the outskirts of the city or many other destinations. The car hire desks are located on the 3rd level of the multi-level parking lot P1. Signs will indicate the way and cars will also need to be returned there when leaving Venice again.
- Driving inside the city of Venice is not allowed, but on the mainland a car will bring you to all your dream destinations. The Italian driving style is rather aggressive, so driving defensively is important. Police officers also tend to concentrate on tourists, so adhering to speed limits (even if locals don’t) is crucial. Most roads in Italy are well-maintained but, when venturing deeper into the countryside, dirt tracks can have potholes and bumps -- so make sure the insurance covers all kinds of damages and adapt speed.
- Rush hour can clog up the streets around Venice so it is better to avoid it. Usually the peak traffic times are between 8-10 am and 4-7 pm. During these times the water buses, known as vaporettos, are also filled up with people and getting a seat is unlikely. Therefore, if possible, try to explore all the destinations outside this timeframe and leave early in the morning or later, after a lengthy breakfast at the hotel.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Venice for R773 or less
- Book your car hire in Venice at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Venice are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Venice
Venice car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
5,7
Fair
31 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.2
4 locations in Venice
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3,2 Poor
Oct 2019
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The car was filthy - seats stained, had half eaten food between seats, dirty plastic cups and used tissues int the car. It is clear the van had been used for commercial purposes, it was not fit to be used for a family vacation trip. I had to wait an hour for the car from when I arrived which made it clear it wasn’t ready and they tried to clean it a last minute, maybe even put the back chairs back in as the middle row wasn’t fitted well and the seats rocked a bit. Also the power outlet didn’t work so I couldn’t charge my phone for using as a GPS. It was very disappointing.4,8 Mediocre
Sep 2019
Pros:
We had a brand new car; obviously it was in good condition so that was nice.Cons:
We waited over an hour after our scheduled reservation time to get the car. We had carefully planned our itinerary and the late departure (waiting for the vehicle to be taken for fuel) messed things up badly. We ended up in rush hour traffic, which delayed our arrival in Tuscany and cost us extra $$4,0 Mediocre
Sep 2019
Pros:
Car was spacious as neededCons:
Car was dirty at pick up Drop off was not assisted by anybody since they open at 8:00am and I had to check in before then: there were Hertz people at the booth, they did not take care of drop off. Insurance was super pricy: almost 400 euros full coverage. They did not recommend Allianz one I did9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
Staff were great both ends6,0 Okay
Jul 2019
Pros:
DRop off was unstaffes, nothing but a handwritten signon the door. had to call a number to get instructions on how to drop off. no dropoff lot or key drop off. was instructed to leave the keyys inside a mailbox between two buildings. Now iwas shcardefr $1556 extra ona pre paid rental that cost $200Cons:
Dont rip people off4,8 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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Car was ok. Drop off was quick.Cons:
Pickup took 3hrs in the fuckin airport because there werent enough people working on the desks. Just a nonsense wait in a hot area of the airport with nothing to eat or do.SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in Venice
Sixt
8,1
Very Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.5
3 locations in Venice
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10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
6,4 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff was great - a little pushy on buying insurance - but typical - so no problem at all. The problem was the key drop off. Despite an email received, I spent 45 minutes trying to find where to put keys - no box anywhere near cars or rental counters. Finally tried to hide them on rental desk9,6 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Newer car- clean with good space. Efficient at counter when picking up and dropping off. Zero issues as always2,0 Poor
Jul 2018
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We booked a car to be returned to Piazzale Roma in Venice Italy. With printed confirmation from them. However, nobody informed us that there is actually NO SIXT office at all at that location!! It was a Saturday, nobody picked up the phone when we called multiple times trying to figure out where to go. We were given an exact address that did not exist! After 3 hours of going back and forth in the area in torching heat and with 2 young children, one police officer on the road suggested we return the car at the airport. We did. The airport is far from there. We had to take the cab back to Piazzale Roma. We tried to complain at the airport counter, but nobody cared" I am just working here, I am not in charge". I said, please give me a receipt that I actually returned the car. They did not want to; they said it will come in my e-mail in a few days !!??!! It did come in the mail a few days later, but really, I had no proof that that I actually returned the car ok and in time!9,6 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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In and out in under 15 minutesCons:
The car had Bluetooth for phone calls, but not music10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
Pros:
Fast service. Car model Fiat 500 was as expected from my reservation choice as well as being practically brand new. A bit smaller car than the Ford Focus I saw on the website but on the other hand very economical for gas consumption. Would consider renting from Sixt via Kayak again.Dollar
8,0
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Venice
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9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Good car, in good conditon. Rental agency in convenient location.Cons:
The rental agency could not be reached by phone for inquires.6,0 Okay
May 2017
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AFter the long, long walk to the rental counter, it was refreshing to find out the vehicles themselves were in the same location -- just a few steps away.Cons:
The first car we were offered was missing its rear wiper. (Not just the rubber blade, but the whole thing -- arm and all.) They switched us to a different vehicle, and it was great -- but the first vehicle should have been taken out-of-service, repaired, and then returned to the fleet.5,2 Fair
May 2017
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Free built in GPS provided.Cons:
Overcharged me on the final bill by almost $100. Desk agent said the "Optional Fuel Purchase" was mandatory but the charge would be removed if I brought the vehicle back with a full tank. Of course the final bill included the "optional fuel purchase" even though I returned the car with a full tank. Also the diesel car required several fillings of the additive "AD BLUE" or it would not start. Total out-of-pocket extra of more than 20 Euros. Reflection of poor vehicle maintenance/servicing on the part of Dollar/Hertz.Thrifty
7,8
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Venice
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
Pros:
Actually, the order was served by Hertz, known as #1 in car rental worldwide. And Hertz so far never disappointed me - I rented from Hertz about 20 times to date.8,4 Very Good
Jul 2019
Cons:
As usual the insurance questions and answers are different at the counter than they are on the phone in the US. I am very tired of this dilemma which seems to be the norm no matter what country you are renting in. As the “go between” in booking it would be fabulous if you had online references about5,2 Fair
May 2019
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More clarity with what the car will actually cost when we arrive.Budget
7,3
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Venice
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6,0 Okay
Oct 2018
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venice airport location very confusing, no clear directions, going up and down tight elevaators, and being redirected to two buildings one for check in and the other one for returning without assistance? Had to negotiate at the desk for a different car booked on internet without a lot of choices available. Overall, a mediocre experience2,0 Poor
Apr 2018
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Extremely slow. Didn't have suitable car despite over two months reservation. Annoying counter person. Took over an hour to get on the road.4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2017
Pros:
That I could call someoneCons:
That there were surprises. I rented certain cars and the difference of what I actually got was so much people had to sit on each other’s lap and hold luggage for almost two hours. This is after I called to make sure I was getting the vehicles we needed. I was renting for a trip in a foreign country and it was very frustrating. I was also told when I called that I needed to pay for someone to stay after hours for pick up. When I arrived they told me that I didn’t need to do that. (That may be with the rental car place) but it was a waste of money. I didn’t like my experience ordering the cars as I had to order twice instead of once when getting two vehicles. That was inconvenient and confusing because it was not obvious when making the order.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
Great value, easy turn-in. Friendly and kind staff.Cons:
Bit of a wait at check-in, but not bad.2,0 Poor
May 2017
Pros:
The car was fine/no problems there. It was clean and the rental rate was excellent.Cons:
At the time I made the reservation, I purchased the rental coverage offered by Allianz Travel Insurance through Kayak. The agent first told me there was a 3500 euro deductible that could be eliminated for a 35 euro per day charge. When I declined that he offered a 700 euro deductible at a cost of 5 euro per day. I declined that as well explaining I had pre-purchased coverage. Were I not the type of person who reads, I might have been talked in to paying this fee for useless coverage. I will allow that the agent might not have been aware of the Allianz coverage because I did purchase it through Kayak, but that is an issue with Budget and their training, not mine.3,2 Poor
Sep 2016
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Torn seat belt = safety hazzard. Dark parking lot means you can't inspect car. Budget are thieves. Use another companyEuropcar
6,5
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.5
3 locations in Venice
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10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
My car was available on time and I was offered a discounted rate to upgrade to a higher category car. No issues with drop off in a different location.7,6 Good
Apr 2017
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Rental Car signage at Venice Marco Polo airport is very poor. Hard to tell where to go for pick up. Lots of unnecessary walking. Similarly, not clear exactly how to return cars (I've rented many dozens of times). Signage poor. No expiation at time of rental. Nonetheless, car clean functional, smooth operating.7,6 Good
Jan 2017
Pros:
The car and the check in process was great.Cons:
They charged me the parking garage fee (29 Euro) when I returned it and Europcar was very difficult to get a hold of when I needed to make a change.6,4 Okay
Oct 2016
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Always hidden fees2,0 Poor
Oct 2021
Alamo
5,0
Fair
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Venice
Avis
3,8
Poor
11 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.7
Value for money
4.2
3 locations in Venice
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3,6 Poor
Aug 2019
Pros:
The car was there. Not the one I bookedCons:
Different car ( lower segment ). Dirty car and no water for the Windows2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
Ease of making bookkngCons:
The cue at the counter at Venice airport was too long so we didn’t use avis4,8 Mediocre
May 2019
Cons:
I booked a jeep or similar SUV. They ended up giving me a Fiat Alpha romeo3,2 Poor
Sep 2018
Pros:
The car mechanically worked great. Service was terrible and I was overcharged and still working to get that corrected.Cons:
I had to extend my rental and after dozens of attempted calls to the local office I was still unsuccessful. I had to drive the local office pay to park and then stand in line for over an hour in a very busy train station in Rome.3,6 Poor
Jun 2018
Pros:
The car was what I expectedCons:
Totally unacceptable that a car rental in a city like Venice that receives millions of tourists yearly , closes their offices , for three hours at midday, on saturday afternoons and sundays. I arrived to Venice at 1230 and went to the office to pick up my car , the office was closed until 1430. Waited for the office to open , and i was told they were out of cars until 17 . My reservation was made theough Kayak with budget , so I cancelled my reservation with budget and made a new booking with Avis. When I10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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The overall arrangements are excellentCons:
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5,6 Fair
Aug 2017
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The vehicle itself was clean and ran well. It had a full tank of gas when we picked it up. The vehicle had a built in navigation system as well as bluetooth capability, making navigation substantially easier.Cons:
Coordinating the vehicle pickup was a bit confusing, but not unmanageable. The hours of operation were pretty limiting and the fee for an airport drop-off outside of those hours cost nearly as much as the rental itself, despite being only a few minute drive away. There was no opportunity to verify or indicate any damages on the vehicle prior to pickup and when we asked the representative, he simply told us that he already marked everything and not to concern ourselves with it. I also found it odd that the hold amount was about $800, but if you utilized their exorbitant insurance, rather than your own it was only $200; not a huge deal, but could cause issues for somebody on a budget.GREEN MOTION
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2 locations in Venice
Sunnycars
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9 locations in Venice
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Venice airport
+39 041 531 9069
Via Torino 127
+39 041 531 9069
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Venice Airport
+39 041 269 8405
Via Torino 127 Venezia Mestre, VE
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Piazzale Roma, 496/H
+39 041 523 8616
Venice Marco Polo Airport
390415415040
Via Trento, 1
+39 041 931 094
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Venice airport
+39 041 541 5032
Venice/mestre Railstation
+39 041 927296
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Venice Airport
+39 41 5416737
Viale stazione
+39 041 923 973
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Venice Marco Polo Airport
0039 041 541 5040
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+39 041 935 300
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Venice Marco Polo Airport, 1, Viale Galileo Galilei, 30, 30020 Venezia VE
+39 041 541 5032
Viale Stazione 18/E, Venice Mestre Stazione
+39 041 927296
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Stazione Ferroviaria
+39 041 923973
Via Galileo Galilei 30 1
+39 041 541 6737
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Isola Nova del Tronchetto
+39 041 927296
Venice airport
+39 029 475 7979
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Fratelli Bandiera 47
+39 041 098 8790
Via S.maria Goretti,8/3
+39 041 614244
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Venice Marco Polo Airport, 1, Viale Galileo Galilei, 30, 30020 Venezia VE
+39 041 541 5032
Viale Stazione 18/E, Venice Mestre Stazione
+39 041 927296
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Stazione Ferroviaria
+39 041 923973
Via Galileo Galilei 30 1
+39 041 541 6737
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Viale Stazione, 8C
+39 041 935 866
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Canova Apt
+86 10 6064 1387
Marco Polo Apt
+86 10 6064 1387
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Aeroporto Marco Polo
+39 041 5416 638 / +345/7313644
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Venice Airport
+39 380 659 7476
Viale Stazione, 8/C
+39 041 935 866
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Via Galileo Galilei, 30/1
+39 800 225 4369
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Via Triestina 94 Tessera, VE
+39 389 983 3559
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Venice airport
+39 413 3533 3533
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Venice Marco Polo International Airport (VCE)
+44 7818 005232
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Via Orlanda 216, Tessera
+39 334 248 6727
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+39 041 531 9069
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Rental Plus |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | R881/day |
Good deal | R773/day |