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, Cafe Longet (239 Miami Ave W) and The Banyan House (19725 Wellen Pk Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Venice

Venice in October
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Venice in October
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 JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Akron and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Advantage 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 21 miles from Venice. Sarasota Bradenton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Allegiant Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Venice departs from Akron and takes around 2h 24m.

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 Advantage 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 (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,995 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,199 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Venice

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $255 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Venice and Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside/South Sarasota. 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 14% cheaper 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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Inn At The Beach-Venice Florida
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1587 reviews)
$167+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nokomis - Sarasota South By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 180 reviews)
$103+
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A Beach Retreat on Casey Key
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1079 reviews)
$187+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis Sarasota Casey Key
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 415 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1002 reviews)
$92+
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Casey Key Resorts - Beachfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 172 reviews)
$180+
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Renting a car in Venice

Renting a car in Venice costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 33% 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 Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Venice costs $41 per day, on average, or $122 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 33% 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 Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Venice

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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