Taking over the hire car

Many hire car customers arrive in Venice via the city’s international airport. There you will find numerous hire car agencies in the arrivals hall. You can complete the formalities at the hire car agencies and then pick up the hire car at P2. Before you choose a hire car company, just make sure that they are located at the airport. After all, if they only operate their station near the airport, you may have to wait longer before a shuttle takes you to your car.

Booking the right hire car

If you want to use your hire car primarily for country trips, you can, thanks to well-developed roads, reach for a larger and more comfortable vehicle with which you can also enjoy longer trips in a relaxed manner. If, on the other hand, you are heading for the surrounding towns and cities, you should choose a smaller hire car with which you can also use narrow parking spaces.

Venice Hire Car Price Comparison

Insuring the car properly

The sometimes turbulent Italian road traffic often puts German drivers to the test. If you are then still on the road with an unfamiliar hire car, an accident is quickly happened. Protect yourself and book a car with fully comprehensive insurance without excess. With liability insurance, it is important to pay attention to the amount of coverage. It should be at least one million euros. After all, in the event of a pile-up or if people are injured in an accident, you will quickly incur high costs. If the sum insured of your rental company seems to be too low, you can take out a so-called Majorca policy for further protection. Your insurance company will be happy to advise you.

Accessories

Accessories such as child seats must always be ordered separately from your rental company, even in Venice. Reserve well in advance so that the desired equipment is also available on the day of the rental.

Tank control

Make sure to book with a rental company where you pick up the car with a full tank of gas and return it with a full tank. Then you won’t have to argue about the correct level when you return the car. Just remember to keep the last fuel receipt safe. This will allow you to prove that you only filled up for the last time just before returning the car.

Sights in Venice

Market Square: Magnificent Buildings
The city’s main square, St. Mark’s Square, is an ideal point to start your sightseeing tour. It is lined with magnificent administrative buildings. Luxury boutiques and sophisticated cafes can be found in the arcades at the foot of the buildings. Marvel at the Torre dell’Oroglio. The clock tower was built in the 15th century. On the top floor, you’ll see two Moors striking the bell every hour on the hour.

Basilica di San Marco: Pompous place of worship
Right next door is the Basilica di San Marco, arguably the most magnificent church in the city. It was built between 1063 and 1094, but extended again and again until the 16th century. Already the richly decorated facade impresses the visitors. Inside, the pomp continues. Mosaics with many gold elements decorate the ceilings and walls, marble mosaics adorn the floor. You should reserve at least half a day to visit this imposing place of worship. It is also advisable to hire an audio guide so as not to miss any of the countless features.

Doge’s Palace: Impressive facade
Although a secular building, the Doge’s Palace, also located in St. Mark’s Square, is no less grandiose. It was built between the 14th and 15th century in Gothic style. Already the beautiful marble and lime facade gives an idea of the power and the wealth that was united in Venice at that time. Inside, the splendour continues. For centuries, the artists of Venice decorated the impressive rooms. Again, an audio guide is recommended to ensure you don’t miss a single detail.

Vaporetto: Enjoying the canals
After sightseeing, relax a little. Board a vaporetto. These are the floating buses of the city. The ride is most beautiful as you travel down the Grand Canal from St. Mark’s Square to the main train station. Magnificent palazzi pass you by, merchants bring their wares into town on boats, and tourists relax in the sidewalk cafes on the banks.

For the return trip from the train station to St Mark’s Square, we recommend walking. This is the best way to discover the magic of Venice. You’ll quickly get lost in the many narrow streets, but that’s exactly what makes it so charming. Discover a small, picturesque church here, come across an enchanting market there where the children can stock up on delicious sweets and then stop off at a small trattoria to enjoy Venetian specialities. It’s the only way to experience the real Venice away from the myriad sights.

Find a good hotel

There are probably few cities in the world that can boast such a variety of stylish hotels as Venice. In this elegant city, it’s okay to have a special hotel. Book your room at the Gritti Palace. You’ll reside in a 16th century Doge’s Palace. The hotel is located directly on the Grand Canal. All rooms are luxuriously furnished and the perfect service leaves nothing to be desired.

Suggestion for a trip by hire car

Cáorle: Cosy little town
A trip with the hire car could lead you first to Cáorle. In about an hour you will be there. Even at the beginning of the 20th century, you could take a boat through the canals of Cáorle. Then the canals were filled in and made way for alleys for pedestrians. Today, you will experience a pretty little town here with a cathedral worth seeing in the Romanesque architectural style.

Protogruaro: Leaning Tower without Pisa
Continue on to Protogruaro, which you will reach in about half an hour. In Portogruaro, a picturesque old town awaits you in which you can admire numerous palazzi, some of which date back to the Middle Ages. Particularly impressive is the Palazzo Municipale in Gothic architectural style. Also worth seeing is the mighty cathedral, which is supported by a bell tower that is precariously leaning.

Bibione: holiday paradise
The last stop on your trip is Bibione, half an hour’s drive from Portogruaro. In Bibione, pure holiday fun is on the agenda. There is a water park, the adventure land Gulliverlandia and also a thermal bath may not be missing. On the Lungomare you can take long walks before you enjoy a long sunbath on the long sandy beach. In about an hour and a half, you’ll be back in Venice, where you can plan your next trips by hire car.