Venice has got to be one of the best loved Italian holiday destinations and already we can hear you say why do I need a hire car in a city built on water. Venice has plenty of roads too and outside of it, you may want to have a beach day at the Lido di Jesolo. If you decide to swap water for tarmac, ask us to find you the lowest prices on Venice car hire and yet still supply you with great quality vehicles.

Venice Mini Guide

Getting to Venice
You’ll probably realise that you won’t get directly to Venice by plane from South Africa but by using European hubs such as Zurich, Paris, Amsterdam and London in that order of proximity, you can at least get there eventually. The airport is located on the mainland, five miles from the centre and you can access it by boat or in combination with a car.

Getting out of Venice
The Via Liberta takes you out of the city on a causeway before you join the motorway system that will take you to Padua (A27) and  Vicenza (A4). See Murano for its glass factories, Lido di Jesolo for the beach and Lake Garda for some special time relaxing.

Where can I Stay in Venice?
The traditional Hotel Principe is great value at R1100 a night and is close to the centre of the city. The Al Duca di Venezia is also close to the centre but has airier and more tastefully decorated rooms but for around R1650 a night.

What to See in Venice
  • St Marks Square for the most expensive coffees and ice creams in the world (well at least Europe!). Apart from that, don’t miss the architecture!
  • The Doges Palace. You’ll rarely see such opulence on such a grand scale and a guided tour will help you find out more than you’d ever manage by yourself.
  • The Campanile. A fancy name for the bell tower of St Mark, it’s one of the icons of the city and from the top you’ll have the perfect view of the city and the lagoon.
  • Take a gondola ride. You’ll be taken for a ride on price with some gondoliers charging R220 a trip but you have to do it once in your life.

Driving in Venice - Need to know

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    Rural Speed Limit

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  • Sunday 31 Mar 2024

    Easter Day - Observance

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