Venice travel guide
Venice Tourism | Venice Guide
You're Going to Love Venice
With a population of 20 748, Venice is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Venice has to offer.
Where to Eat in Venice
When to visit Venice
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Venice in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Venice, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Venice
Plane
Although Venice doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sarasota Bradenton Intl (SRQ), which is located 34 km from Venice. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 49m.
Car
Another option to get to Venice is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 192 km from Venice. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Venice using RedCoach or FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Venice takes 113 km and will cost you around $29. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Venice
Where to stay in Venice
Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Venice
Most booked hotels in Venice
Renting a car in Venice
Renting a car in Venice costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Venice (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Venice is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.