Holiday Venice 2026: How to Plan a Trip to Venice City in Italy
Are you seeking all the tips and info you need to plan a trip to Venice city in Italy? You found the right guide to Venice. Your super-organized travel blogger will give you all the tips and tricks to have a wonderful city break or a more extended holiday in Venice.
I have been lucky enough to grow up in a city only a few hours from the fantastic city of Venice (if you are curious about it, check out Trieste).
So I have been to Venice frequently every season (as you will surely see in all the pictures in my Venice travel guide). Venice is an unmissable city to visit, honestly. Yes, it is very famous and, therefore, can be wildly crowded during the high season, but if you listen to all my tips & info, you will plan the best trip you could ever imagine.
Here down below, you will find a guide on how to plan your trip; for more detailed information, check out “The Complete Guide of Venice” and all the articles I wrote about it, from when to visit, where to stay for every budget, where and what to eat and much more.
Calling all planning anxious travelers! Venice sounds like a dream straight out of your travel mood board – gondolas serenading you under fairy lights, getting lost in charming alleyways, and accidentally bumping into George Clooney (okay, maybe that’s just my fantasy).
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Plan a trip to Venice in Italy
Time Zone in Venice:
Venice is in Italy, in the Central European Time Zone, which is GMT +1. In summer, it observes daylight saving and becomes GMT +2. In winter, it goes back to GMT +1. The changes happen on the last Saturday of March and October.
Currency in Venice:
The official currency of Italy is the euro, even though the country is still somewhat of a cash-based economy. You won’t always pay cash, as shops and merchants in Italy are well-equipped to accept card payments; Visa and Mastercard are more common than American Express. Check here for the actual currency change.
Vaccinations needed to visit Venice:
Before traveling to Italy, ask your family doctor to ensure you receive the appropriate vaccinations. Just ensure you’re up to date on recommended vaccinations for your home country, and look at The Travel Vaccines and Advice here.
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Travel Tip: If you arrive in Venice too early for your check-in or your departure time is too many hours after your check-out, and you need a place to store your luggage, check out Radical Storage in Venice, a website that shows you all the safe places to keep your bags while still exploring Venice.
Voltage and Adaptors in Venice:
The standard voltage is 220-240 volts. Most of the sockets are European plugs of the two round-pin varieties. I recommend you buy a universal travel adaptor. You will need a voltage converter and plug adaptor to use other appliances.
Going from Venice Airport to the city center:
It is always wise to check how to go from the airport to your accommodation. There are many ways to get to Venice from Venice Marco Polo Airport.
There are two passenger airports in Venice:
- The Marco Polo Airport in Venice (Tessera) Airport code: VCE
- The Antonio Canova Airport in Treviso is also called Treviso Airport. Airport code: TSF.
The Marco Polo Airport is the most famous, significant, and closest to Venice. 57 airline companies fly there. It is 6 km by boat and 13 km by car from Venice.
The Treviso Airport (outside the city of Treviso) is smaller and more distant, and five budget airline companies fly there. It is 26 km by bus/car.
How to go from the airport to Venice by bus:
VENICE MARCO POLO AIRPORT (VCE): You can take the bus n. 5 operated by Actv. You can buy the tickets using the automatic machines at the airport or the Alilaguna water transport office at Venice Airport Arrivals.
Bus n. 5 to Venice costs 8€ one-way from Venice Marco Polo Airport. When buying a return journey, the ticket price is 15€. Bus n.5 leaves from the bus terminal just outside Arrivals Hall between Exits 1 and 2. You will see the bus to Venice as you exit the airport terminal.
The bus goes straight to the Piazzale Roma terminal (the only area of Venice you can reach by car) in the city center of Venice. Buses leave the airport every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 20 minutes on Sundays. The journey duration is 25 minutes.
Venice Airport Tip: Be sure to board the bus toward Venezia Piazzale Roma, NOT Venezia Mestre. To continue your trip to the rest of the Lagoon, you need to take the ferry (Vaporetto) or a water taxi. The ferry fare is 7.50€, and the private taxi fare depends on your destination. You can board the water taxi next to Piazzale Roma.
TREVISO AIRPORT (TSF): You can reach Venice Piazzale Roma by bus in around 1 hour. You can purchase tickets at the ticket office in the arrival hall (the ticket office is on your right-hand side after the coffee shop). The bus stop is outside the airport, right on the main road.
How to go from the airport to Venice by Public Ferry:
Available ONLY FROM VENEZIA MARCO POLO AIRPORT to Venice: There is a blue or yellow public ferry line for a more scenic entrance to Venice. Tickets from the Venice airport to the city center using the public ferry are 15€ per person for a single journey lasting 40 minutes.
Ferries leave the airport dock every 30 minutes during the day and every 60 minutes after 10 pm. At the airport, follow the sign for Water Transport.
How to go from the airport to Venice by Private Water Taxi:
Available ONLY FROM VENEZIA MARCO POLO AIRPORT to Venice: This luxury option is the perfect way to get to your Hotel in style. The maximum capacity for a water taxi is ten people. Remember to book it in advance to secure your entrance to Venice like a VIP!
How to go from the airport to Venice by Private Car or Minivan:
You can reach Venice from both airports by private taxi. Ditch the airport chaos & arrive in Venice stress-free! My fave private car service whisks you away like a movie star, leaving more time for gondola rides & gelato escapes!
By Ferry
Many Ferry Lines can help you move around without walking kilometers and save time. You can purchase them at any ferry stop. Remember to validate your ticket by passing it to the appropriate electronic ticket printers. Purchase the right travel ticket for the Vaporetto.
A single Vaporetto ride costs € 7.50 and gives 75 minutes of access to the service. It is good to know that there are alternatives for those who think they will often use the public transport service during their stay in the city.
With 20 Euro, you can take the Vaporetto for 24 hours from the moment of endorsement, 30 Euro for 48 hours, and 72 hours for € 40. For a whole week, the cost is 60 euros.
These tickets are an optimal solution and allow you to move quickly in the city, reaching all the lagoon islands up to Chioggia (another beautiful city with many canals like Venice, but less famous). In addition to the trip, the ticket allows you to board with your luggage. Each person can bring the following things on board: two bags or packages of dimensions not exceeding cm. 120 as the sum of the three.
By Water Taxi
The water taxi is a great way to move in style in Venice and feel like a celebrity. It’s more expensive than a ferry, but your pictures will look stunning. You will see many Water taxis along the Grand Canal, so choose one and ask for the price.
Rent a Car
If you like driving like me and want to explore OUTSIDE Venice (you cannot drive inside Venice unless you own a little boat), you can always rent a car. I always look at my favorite rental car websites and see where I find the best deals.
Have a look at them here:
Economybookings: where I always find fantastic deals.
Rentalcars: the world’s largest online car rental service.
Venice Exploring Tip: A good option to explore Venice is using Google Maps or my favorite CityMapper (the most brilliant city navigation app). Use the voice instruction to explore. This way, you will keep your phone inside your pocket and only need to follow the voice to move around.
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Are tap water and food safe in Venice?
It’s safe to drink water in Venice from taps and fountains that you will find around the city. I always carry a reusable bottle so I can fill it up anytime I have the chance (ok, the truth is that Lajos carries it in his anti-theft backpack because I always carry my camera bag that looks much more stylish than a backpack, and my bottle doesn’t fit in it, but I still have it with me).
If you are not sure, it’s always safe to ask locals or, in doubt, drink bottled water.
About food, Venice has so much to offer that the only problem you will have is that your stomach is not big enough to eat everything you wish. That’s why I always carry with me some Nature Aid DigestEeze Milk Thistle, just in case I overeat because, as my mom always says, “I eat with my eyes and not with my mouth.”
Unfortunately, bad luck happens everywhere. Sometimes, it is not the food but our stomach that needs to get used to the new cuisine (and let’s be honest, we all eat and drink more than usual when on holiday). I always carry the following natural remedies in case of stomach upset or food poisoning.
My favorite Natural remedies for stomach upset or food poisoning:
- Milk Thistle: is a traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over-indulgence in food and drink, such as indigestion and upset stomach. Milk Thistle is an excellent natural remedy to have when traveling.
- Charcoal capsules: recent studies prove that charcoal can be a good help if you eat something that is not good and can prevent diarrhea.
- Probiotics: These are a fantastic help while having food poisoning. They must be taken as soon as we start to have symptoms and after, for at least a few days. My doctor advises me to start taking them some days before my travel, as a prevention, in case I visit a country where water and food can be easily contaminated.
Travel Safety Tip: As soon as you book your next adventure, buy good travel insurance in case you need to “unfortunately” delay, extend, or cancel your trip. I usually find good deals on VISITORSCOVERAGE for up to 1 month of trip length and SAFETYWING for longer trips. They are insurance companies that cover everything related to your travel.
Eating and Drinking Out in Venice:
In Venice, you will find various foods, from meat to fish. You won’t find only the typical Italian cuisine because every city and region has different dishes to try and love. Check out my article “Delicious Food and Drinks to Try in Venice.”
You will find everything you need about the delicious Venetian cuisine there. I also used the handy “Best Local Restaurants in Venice,” listing some of the best typical restaurants in Venice.
If you are looking for cheap places where to have lunch or an aperitivo and try the best Bacari (local wine bars where to try the famous Cicchetti (a slice of bread with local toppings, absolutely delicious), check out “Where to Have Lunch in Venice.”
I wrote ” Alfresco Restaurants with an Amazing View in Venice ” for those looking for a special place to enjoy delicious local food and a stunning view.
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Prices may vary from bar to Restaurant, but these are the approximate prices for the most common foods and drinks in Venice:
In Supermarket
- Bottle 1.5 L water: around 0.40-0.50 Euro
- Imported Beer 0.33 L: approximately 1.50 Euro
- Bottle of Wine: 5-10 Euro
At a Bar:
- Coffee latte: 1.50 Euro
- A glass of 0.5 L Beer: around 1.50-2.00 Euro
- A bottle of wine: 12-20 Euro
- Coke in a Can: Around 2.00-2.50 Euro
- A glass of Wine: Around 3.50-6.00 Euro
At a Restaurant:
- Restaurant on a budget per person: Around 15 Euro
- Restaurant medium-range per person: Around 30-40 Euro
- Fine dining Restaurant per person: From 80 Euro
Tipping Guide in Venice:
In Italian restaurants, a 10-20% gratuity is often added to the bill, so check that you’re not already paying the tip before adding more. If not, a 10-15% tip is encouraged, mostly in tourist places. The tip should reflect the customer service you received, so it is up to you to decide how much to give.
European Travel Alert! If you are from the US and want to travel to Europe, from 2025 you must complete an ETIAS visa waiver form before your trip and pay the €7 ($7.25) fees. This easy-to-complete form should give you instant approval, but it’s recommended that travelers plan and submit their forms a few weeks before their departure date.
Cost of Travelling in Venice:
Venice is one of the most famous cities globally, so if you want to save money. I advise you to avoid it from June to September when it can be boiling, crowded, and more expensive. Flights can be very cheap from November to April (Once I went from London to Venice in February, and a one-way ticket cost me 50 Euros), so look at the flight to Venice here.
Keep in mind that Venice has two airports:
- Venezia Marco Polo Airport is the official Venice airport, located not too far from the city, and you can get to the city by bus, shuttle bus, car, and ferry. It is an international airport.
- Treviso Airport is located in North Venice and connects Venice to cities all around Europe. It is very well connected to Venice’s city center by a bus you can catch outside the airport (you can purchase tickets at the ticket office inside the airport).
Usually, flights to Treviso Airport are cheaper than Venice Marco Polo, so check out both airports.
Venice Travel Tip: In the section above titled “How to Reach Venice from the Airports,” I explain how to reach Venice from both airports.
Be careful to plan where to eat in Venice. You can find relatively cheap places with delicious food further from St. Mark’s Square. Look at my article “5 Best Typical Restaurants in Venice,” where I listed the best restaurants where you won’t be overcharged because you are a tourist. For a quick or light lunch, check out “Best Places to Have an Aperitivo or Light Lunch in Venice and Best Bacari.”
Shopping and Souvenirs in Venice:
The options are limitless in Italy, from leather jackets and shoes to high-street brands; clothes await you to take them home and create your following-season outfits. Venice offers many choices of food to buy as souvenirs, from olive oil to liquors like limoncello, cheese, cured meat, cookies, dried pasta, or spices to recreate the dishes you ate on holiday at home for your loved ones.
Also, handmade ceramics, Murano glass, Traditional Venetian Masks, Gondolier’s Hats, Burano lace, Marbled paper, and paintings are great souvenir ideas. Check my article “Unmissable Souvenirs You Should Buy in Venice” to better understand the typical things worth buying.
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Is Venice safe for a solo female traveler?
Venice is pretty safe. During the day, with tourists and locals around the streets, the only thing you will have to worry about are pickpockets, which can unfortunately be present in every tourist city.
So I advise having an antitheft purse or an antitheft backpack with you. Prudence is never enough when you are far from home, even in the safest place in the world. Overnight, I advise you to keep your eyes open wherever you are because bad things can happen anywhere, anytime, to anybody, so please put safety first.
Venice gets utterly empty at night, with some tourists visiting it only for a day and not so many people living inside the city, so be careful if walking alone at night.
During my solo travels, I always contacted locals through travel Facebook groups. I have been lucky to meet people who took me around and showed me their city, so I felt pretty safe being out late in the evening because I wasn’t alone.
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Where to book a train and a bus ticket or rent a car:
When I plan a trip, I always make sure to have a well-planned trip to avoid travel anxiety. I am not talking about planning where to be and at what time of the day because when traveling, it is nice to be spontaneous but not too much, if you know what I mean.
I like to book everything in advance, like accommodation, flights, airport shuttle, bus, and train tickets, because I have learned during my travels that the sooner, the better. I saved much money and time because I booked things in advance. So, in case you wish to explore what is outside Venice, here below are some links that will help you to plan at least the essentials:
Buses
Buses are cheaper than trains for sure, but not so fast. It all depends on how much time you have and what your budget is. Sometimes if there is no train, there is a bus, so if you want to buy some tickets, I advise you to go to Omio, where you can also buy train tickets.
Trains
My favorite website for buying train tickets in Italy is Trainline. Here, you can check all the trains available and book your tickets in advance. I always use it when traveling in Italy.
Travel Tip: If you are unsure which transport to use, check out Omio, where you will find all the possible transport options, from buses to trains and flights.
Rent a Car
If you like driving like me, you can always rent a car to travel outside Venice and explore the Veneto region. Please look at my favorite rental car websites, and I see where I find the best deals. Have a look at them here:
- Economybookings: where I always find fantastic deals.
- Rentalcars: Rentalcars.com is an international car rental booking service that is present all over the world.
There is also another way to travel that not everybody thinks about: Renting a Scooter or a Bicycle. If the weather is nice, why not enjoy the beauty of Italy driving a nice scooter or a bicycle without the issue of finding a parking space?
If this is an option you may consider, I have a fantastic website to advise you to check BikesBooking: you can choose between any scooter, motorbike, quad, or bicycle.
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Book Tours and Activity in Venice:
My Venice Travel Guide is like your fairy godmother, sprinkling organization dust and whisking you away from tourist traps and long lines. Imagine pre-booking a gondola ride with hidden gems off the beaten path, skipping those Doge’s Palace queues like a VIP (because you are!), or indulging in a secret food tour that’ll make your taste buds tango.
Trust me, a little planning goes a long way in Venice, and with my guide, you can ditch the stress and get swept away by the magic (just like in your daydreams). So, dust off your travel crown, grab your organizational wand, and make your Venetian adventure unforgettable!
If you want to check what attractions or museum tickets to buy to visit Venice, look at my article “18 Unmissable Places to See in Venice” or “16 Most Incredible Museums You Should Visit in Venice” to plan the best trip of your life.
If you are looking for a guided tour or a day trip outside Venice to explore what this great area offers, I advise you to check the best day trip from Venice and choose some tour or activity to do in and outside Venice. If you have some days to spare, see all the multi-day tours from Venice to see more of what Italy offers!
Is it easy to find wifi in Venice?
You won’t have any problems finding wifi here. It is available and fast in all hotels and most restaurants or bars.
Travel Tip: Most phone providers charge extra fees to use your data plan abroad. If you don’t want to end up paying a fortune to use the internet in Italy, buying an eSIM for Italy on Airalo is the fastest and easiest way to have all the data you need while traveling. Check it out here!
Important Telephone Numbers in Venice:
European Emergency Number 112 (they will direct you to the number you need)
- General Emergency 113
- Police (polizia)
- Financial Police (guardia di finanza) 117
- Medical Emergency (emergenza medical) 118
- Fire Brigade (vigili del fuoco) 115
- Forest Fire Brigade 1515
- Coast Guard (guardian costiera) 1530
- Road Assistance (soccorso stradale) 803116 from an Italian phone and 800 116 800 from a foreign mobile.
