Find your perfect hire car at Venice Marco Polo Airport
Head to the world’s most famous floating city with Avis car hire from Venice Marco Polo Airport. From Gondolas to churches and palaces, this sprawling city interconnecting with weaving canals and beautiful bridges is one of the most spectacular places on earth to explore. The centre of Venice is car-free but you can drive to Venice Island from mainland Venice (Venezia Mestre) via the 4km Ponte della Libertà where you leave your vehicle at the car park terminals before exploring the city on foot or by boat.
See the city then return to the mainland to explore the surrounding areas with an Avis rental car.
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Reserve an Avis First vehicle using the booking panel above. Your concierge will be waiting just outside the terminal.
Where to find Avis at Venice Marco Polo Airport
Venice’s Marco Polo Airport is the main international airport for major airlines flying into the city. Venice Marco Polo is not to be confused with Venice Treviso Airport, some 40km north of the city which is popular with many short-haul and budget airlines – so please check your destination carefully before you confirm your Avis car rental in Venice.
The Avis office at Venice Marco Polo Airport is located on level 3 of Car Park 1 (signposted P1). As you leave the Airport arrivals area, follow the covered walkway on the left and follow signs for P1 and P1 Parking 3rd floor.
Where to find Avis Preferred at Venice Marco Polo Airport
Members of our free loyalty team Avis Preferred will find our Avis Preferred desk open 09.00 to 17.00. The Avis Preferred desk at Venice Marco Polo Airport is inside the airport terminal building on level 1 just before the walkway to the car park. Our friendly Avis team will be ready to welcome you and help get you on your way.
Avis services at Venice Marco Polo Airport
Our car rental agency at Venice Airport offers a selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through hilltop villages, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.
Ahead of your Avis car rental at Venice Airport, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.
Venice Marco Polo Airport car hire FAQs
Can I drop off my rental car after hours at Venice Airport?
Yes, there is 24-hour drop-off available at Venice Airport using the secured Avis key drop.
Can I pick up my rental car at Venice Airport and return it to another location?
Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your car at Venice Airport and return it to another Avis office depending on your travel plans.
What are the age requirements for hiring a car at Venice Airport?
The minimum age to rent a car in Italy is 21. A young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.
Is it worth hiring a car at Venice Airport?
Collecting a rental car at Venice Airport gives you complete freedom to explore mainland Venice and the wider region without relying on public transport.
What type of vehicle should I choose to get around mainland Venice?
A compact car is generally suitable for navigating city streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages around mainland Venice. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate. In Venice itself, cars are not allowed to enter Centro Storico, so you'll be able to park and explore by boat taxi.
Tips for driving in the Venice region
If you are driving in Italy for the first time, it’s worth familiarising yourself with the road rules before you go. Be aware that the Veneto region has a number of low emissions zones and there are lower speed limits in some urban areas.
If you are using the motorways, the left hand (fast lane) should be used for overtaking only.
See more on the Italian road rules you need to know.
Explore mainland Venice and the region by hire car
Venice Marco Polo Airport is just outside the coastal village of Tessera which is just a short drive from the centre of mainland Venice (Venezia Mestre). The 6-mile (9.7 km) trip takes around 20min depending on the time of day. You will leave the airport parking via Viale Galileo Galilei and head west to join the Via Orlanda Strade Statale (SS) 14 which runs parallel to the Adriatic coast. At the Ponte San Giuliano roundabout you will either head west into the centre of mainland Venice or turn left onto the Via San Giuliano for Venice island itself crossing the Ponte della Libertà bridge and parking at either of the two car park terminals (Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma) where you leave your rental car behind and hop on a boat or take a stroll around the city.
Top of your list for your trip to Venice will be to jump on a boat or sit back and enjoy the sights as a gondola takes you along the stunning Grand Canale.
You’ll want to head for San Marco district to soak up the wonders of St Mark’s Square and the magnificent gothic Doge’s Palace dating from 1340, before sauntering over the ancient Rialto Bridge to take in some shopping, sit and people watch over a coffee or dine in one of a multitude of fine restaurants that fill the bustling streets. In summer, kick back like a Venetian and take a boat ride to Venice Lido to soak up the sun on one of the islands many golden sandy beaches.
Recommended day trips from Venice
Beautiful though it is, after a few days on the water, you may be itching to get back on drier land and take to the open road and you are spoilt for choice when planning a road trip from Venice. Whether you want to head to the lakes, explore magical Renaissance cities, have a driving tour of the Prosecco vineyards, or go hiking in the Dolomite mountains, the region has so much to offer.
A popular destination just 40min drive from Venice is the medieval university city of Padua famous for its Scrovegni Chapel decorated by the artist Giotto and where it is lovely to spend time in the city squares or markets.
No trip to the region would be complete without a road trip to Verona, around 1hr20min away along the A4 Turin to Trieste road also known as the intercontinental E70 motorway which crosses 10 countries on its route between Spain and Poland. Famous as the setting for William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this honey-coloured terracotta-rooved medieval city on the banks of the River Adige justifies its romantic connections and you can even visit a balcony in what is said to have been Juliet’s home.
Finally, if the great outdoors calls you, head north from Venice on the Autostrada 27 and in just a couple of hours you’ll be in the green hills and mountains of the Dolomites National Park.
Why choose Avis for your Venice airport car hire?
Avis offers a rental experience designed to make your travels easier from the moment you arrive in Venice. Our Venice Airport car rental location offers quick vehicle collection so you can continue your journey without delay.
- Fully flexible
Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.
- Savings on coverage
When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.
- Loyalty benefits
Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.
- Faster collection
Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.
- VIP treatment
Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.