Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Venice has to offer.

Where to Eat in Venice

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Banyan House (19725 Wellen Pk Blvd) and Cassariano Italian Eatery (313 West Venice Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Venice

Venice in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Venice in August
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Delta, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Greenville and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

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 Delta, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Greenville and takes around 1h 33m.

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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Venice

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Venice

Lufthansa
Good (8,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,073 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,896 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,467 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,304 reviews)
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Where to stay in Venice

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Island Breeze Inn and Holiday Inn Express Venice By IHG. 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 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Venice by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Venice

Most booked hotels in Venice

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Suntan Terrace
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 323 reviews)
$258+
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Inn at the Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1589 reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nokomis - Sarasota South By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 250 reviews)
$110+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis Sarasota Casey Key
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 437 reviews)
$121+
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Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1041 reviews)
$101+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside/South Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 674 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Venice

Renting a car in Venice costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Venice is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Venice costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Venice is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Venice

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$34/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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