Venice is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Venice works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Venice, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 5 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Venice, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Venice starts at around €105 per night, with a typical rate near €203 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hotel Ai Cavalieri di Venezia, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 780 reviews, from €644 per night; San Clemente Palace Venice, 5-star, guest rating 10 from 454 reviews, from €661 per night; Rosa Salva Hotel, 3-star, guest rating 9.8 from 2913 reviews, from €185 per night; Hotel Moresco, 4-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1414 reviews, from €220 per night; Nolinski Venezia - Evok Collection, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 617 reviews, from €638 per night.
Day trips & routes: Treviso — about 60 km, 51m drive; Pula (Croatia, cross-border) — about 286 km, 3h 19m drive; Ljubljana (Slovenia, cross-border) — about 246 km, 2h 50m drive; Florence — about 265 km, 3h 12m drive; Milan — about 282 km, 3h 12m drive. 2 of 5 routes cross a border — check the rental company's terms before you go.
Venice: what to know
Things to see: "Luxurious Photoshoot in Venice", rated 5 from 115 reviews, from €300; "Venice Private Tour - Custom Experience with Local Guide", rated 5 from 106 reviews, from €48; "Professional Photographer in Venice, Italy", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €248; "Prosecco Hills Day Trip from Venice & Treviso: 2 Wineries", rated 5 from 72 reviews, from €159; "Brunetti's Venice: A Culinary Journey Through Leon's Mysteries", rated 5 from 72 reviews, from €135.
Where to eat: "We Love Italy Fresh Pasta Venice", Italian/Mediterranean, rated 4.7 (1446 reviews); "Trattoria Dona Onesta", Italian/Seafood, rated 4.6 (3422 reviews); "Osteria Fanal Del Codega", Italian/Seafood, rated 4.8 (5088 reviews); "Al Grill"; "Impronta". Top-rated: "Osteria Fanal Del Codega" at 4.8.
Venice has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 5 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Venice is around €203, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Venice you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 5 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
