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 3 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Venice in October
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 34 km from Venice. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Delta 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 192 km from Venice. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

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 Southwest, American Airlines, Delta 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 192 km from Venice. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Venice

SRQSarasota Bradenton Intl
TPATampa
RSWFort Myers SW Florida Intl

Airlines serving Venice

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,938 reviews)
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Where to stay in Venice

Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Island Breeze Inn - Venice 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 16% 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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Casey Key Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 143 reviews)
$292+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nokomis - Sarasota South By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 237 reviews)
$103+
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Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1038 reviews)
$107+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis Sarasota Casey Key
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 428 reviews)
$122+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 350 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside/South Sarasota
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 681 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Venice

Renting a car in Venice costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Venice costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Venice.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Venice

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Compact
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