Venice car rental guide
Top 10 Car Rental Companies in Venice
The best car rental companies in Venice are Europcar, Hertz, Avis. Prices start from €31/day for an economy car, the minimum age is 21, and airport pickup adds about 12%.
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Top 10 rental companies in Venice
Ranked by customer rating, price transparency and pickup convenience. Each opens a pre-filled search.
#1
Europcar
Local favouriteFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€31/day
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#2
Hertz
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€33/day
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#3
Avis
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€32/day
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#4
Sixt
Editor's pickFull-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€34/day
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#5
Enterprise
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€32/day
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#6
Budget
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€30/day
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#7
Alamo
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€31/day
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#8
National
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €250Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€35/day
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#9
Thrifty
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€29/day
base rate
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#10
Dollar
Full-to-fullUnlimited mileageDeposit from €300Min age 21Free cancellationAirport
From€29/day
base rate
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Prices are indicative market estimates · Last checked 2026-07-05 · 2 public sources (DiscoverCars + market data)
Price guide
Prices by car type in Venice
| Car type | From / day | Example | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | €31 | Fiat 500 | 4 |
| Compact | €37 | Volkswagen Polo | 5 |
| SUV | €55 | Jeep Renegade | 5 |
| Minivan (7-seat) | €72 | Volkswagen Touran | 7 |
| Luxury | €99 | Audi A6 | 5 |
Pickup locations
Where to pick up a car in Venice
Airport — Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Rental desks are in the arrivals hall. Note: cars must be parked on the mainland (Mestre/Tronchetto) — you cannot drive onto the Venice islands.
Downtown — Mestre (Venice mainland)
Pick-up points at Mestre train station on the mainland. A car is useful for Veneto day trips but not for Venice island itself.
Fees
Fees at a glance
| Fee | Typical amount | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Airport surcharge | ~12% of base rate | Airport pickups at VCE |
| Young-driver fee (21–24) | €15–28/day | Drivers under 25 |
| Additional driver | €8–13/day | Per extra driver |
| Parking on mainland (Tronchetto/Fusina) | €25–40/day | If you want to park near Venice and visit by boat |
| One-way fee | €50–150 | Different drop-off within Italy |
| GPS/nav device | €8–12/day | Useful for Veneto back roads and Dolomites |
Local intelligence
Things to know before renting in Venice
- Cars cannot enter Venice island — the city is car-free. Rent a car to explore the Veneto mainland and day-trip into Venice by vaporetto (water bus).
- The Dolomites are 2–3 hours north by car — one of Europe's most spectacular mountain drives, particularly the Passo Pordoi and Passo Falzarego.
- Italy drives on the right; most rentals are manual. Request automatic well in advance for mountain driving.
- Parking at Tronchetto (Venice's main car park island) costs €25–40/day. Fusina is cheaper. Both have regular vaporetto connections into central Venice.
- Minimum age is 21; young-driver surcharge under 25. Italy requires an IDP for visitors from outside the EU if the licence is not in a Latin script.
- The Prosecco Hills DOC (Valdobbiadene, 1h from Venice) and Euganean Hills are excellent wine-region drives on quiet country roads.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Venice
Can I drive to Venice in a rental car?
You can drive to the mainland end of the causeway and park at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma (€25–40/day). Cars cannot go further into Venice itself. Take a vaporetto water bus from there into the city.
What is the minimum age to rent a car near Venice?
You must be at least 21 with at least one year of licence. Drivers 21–24 pay a young-driver surcharge of €15–28/day.
Is a car useful when visiting Venice?
Yes, for the Veneto region around Venice. The Dolomites, Verona, Padua, and the Prosecco Hills are all excellent car trips. Within Venice island itself, a car is useless — use vaporettos and your feet.
Can I drive into the Dolomites from Venice?
Yes — the Dolomites are 2–3 hours north. Routes via Belluno and Cortina d'Ampezzo are stunning. A compact or SUV is fine for most mountain roads in summer.
What is the cheapest car type near Venice?
Economy cars (e.g. Fiat 500) start around €31/day at VCE airport. Compact 5-doors offer more luggage space and are only slightly more expensive.
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