Hiring a car in Venice
SIXT branches in Venice ⚑Three branches serve the city: Venice Airport, Venice Mestre Station, and Venice Piazzale Roma. Piazzale Roma is the closest pick-up to the historic centre. | Driving tips for Venice ▲Cars can't enter the historic islands – park at the edge (Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto) and continue on foot or by water bus. Watch for ZTL signs on the mainland approach; access there is restricted to permit holders. |
Tolls around Venice £Autostrada tolls apply on Italian motorways; take a ticket or use a Telepass device. Staff will explain tolls and ZTL rules at pick-up. | Parking in Venice ⓅTronchetto Parking, Piazzale Roma Garage, and Mestre Stazione Parking are the main access points. Tronchetto is the clearest-signposted option for the islands. |
Day trips from Venice ☀
| Car categories in Venice ⚙Venice bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, compact cars, estates, convertibles, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. SUVs are the most popular choice among our Venice customers. |
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Our services at Venice
Venice car hire with SIXT
We make Venice car hire a smooth and straightforward experience for everyone. SIXT aims for affordable luxury, so you’re always assured of first-class cars at economy prices when you book with us. We have a specific fleet available for this historic city of canals, with compact saloons to take the old narrow streets into account. Consider larger sedans and other models so you can tour the countryside in comfort and style. Our premium vehicles are all sourced from top European makers, on average only 3 months old. With branches at the main transport hubs, including at the airport, we're easy to reach, and you’ll be greeted by our English-speaking agents.
SIXT services in Venice
Take your pick of a wide range of vehicle types, from small city cars and hatchbacks to small or larger saloons. We also offer estate cars that can accommodate more people, and sporty SUVs for a nice, elevated viewing position when you’re sightseeing. Chic luxury models are also available. You can have them for anything from a one-day rental to a weekly rental, as well as hire them for more extended periods. With bookable extras that include child seats and sat nav units, you’ll enjoy even more convenience in your Venice car hire experience.
What to do while in Venice
There are all manner of tourist attractions to visit in Venice. Hit the most famous ones first, like St. Mark’s Basilica, a splendid example of Byzantine architecture. There’s also the fabled Bridge of Sighs, the Canale Grande and Piazza San Marco. Your hire car will come in handy when exploring the surrounding area of Venice. Hop in your car and treat yourself to the spa at Abano and Montegrotto Terme, one of the largest in Europe, just over 30 miles away.
Summer 2026 in Venice
Venice is a wonderful place to be in summer, with its bustling food markets and artisan shops in the San Polo area, across another famous bridge, the Rialto. It’s also a great time to take a trip across the lagoon where you’ll find the home of Venetian glasswork, Murano. Art lovers shouldn’t miss the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, in the home she lived on the Grand Canal. For a taste of old fisherman village life, drive to Chioggia, just under 40 miles from the centre of Venice.
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Good to know when hiring in Venice
Travelling Italy? End the journey at a different city, simply select a different location during booking to check availability.
Be prepared in Venice and include child seats, extra divers, as well as protection packages to your booking at price-friendly costs.
The best trips are always subject to change so decide to ‘pay later’ while booking online and cancellation is free up to the day.