Venice travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in Venice
Where to Eat in Venice
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Longet (239 Miami Ave W) and The Banyan House (19725 Wellen Pk Blvd) are great picks.
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 21 miles from Venice. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Delta, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Cincinnati and takes around 2h 09m.
Car
Another option to get to Venice is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 119 miles from Venice. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Venice, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Venice takes 70 miles and will cost you around $97. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $92 for a journey of 205 miles.
Airlines serving Venice
Where to stay in Venice
Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Venice, with prices from $16 to $876 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Venice are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Venice
Most booked hotels in Venice
Renting a car in Venice
Renting a car in Venice costs $49 per day, on average, or $148 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Venice is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Venice
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$32/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day
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