Motorhome and Camper van hire in Venice

Motorhome Rental Venice

Venice is an ancient city whose history begins with the end of the Roman Empire when some started fleeing the Lombards settled in the swamps of the Venetian lagoon. Today Venice is one of the most visited cities in the world, with its canals and its towers that peep through the narrow crowded houses. Visiting this city means getting lost in the narrow streets flanked by the canals to find yourself in characteristic squares such as Santa Margherita, the centre of Venetian nightlife. Walking through the ancient buildings, we suggest you stop for a cocktail in one of the many “bacari”, small venues where you can sip a spritz and eat the local “cicchetto”, a small stuffed sandwich with many flavours.

Getting to Venice

 Venice is connected to the mainland by a single road: the Freedom Bridge. The easiest way to get to Venice is by plane. Marco Polo Airport is only a few kilometres from the city and is well connected to Piazzale Roma. The main airlines are easyJet and Ryanair, which have lower prices during the summer (flight time from London: 2 hours). The main motorway that leads to Venice is the A4. Remember, you cannot park in the city centre, so your motorhome rental in Venice must be left in one of the adjacent parking lots. The Venezia Santa Lucia railway station is located on the Grand Canal and allows you to easily reach all major Italian cities.

Parking in Venice

It’s not possible to park in the historic centre of Venice. However, there are two car parks just outside the city entrance: Garage San Marco (campervan price for 4 hours: €20, campervan price for 24 hours: €40) and Tronchetto Parking (campervan prices: free for 30 minutes, €25 for 12 hours). A suitable alternative to save money is parking in Mestre, just outside Venice. We recommend the Park Costa AVM (1 hour: €2, 24 hours: €12) or the Saba Mestre Station Car Park (1 hour: €2.40, 24 hours: €15).

Annual Events in Venice

• Redeemer (third Sunday in July): In memory of the liberation from the plague, the Giudecca Canal is covered with boats to reach the church of the Redeemer on foot. Free event.
• Carnival (February-March): The city is filled with cheerful and colourful masks for two weeks of celebrations. Free event.
• Venice Film Festival (September): Seven days dedicated to films, with the participation of national and international actors. Prices: €10-€20, depending on the event.

Camping in Venice

• Village Venice Camping Site: Includes a spa and restaurant, just 10 minutes from the historic centre. Campervan prices: €15/day in the off-peak season, €24/day in peak season.
• Fusina Camping Site: Located on the mouth of the Brenta, a few kilometres from Venice, reachable by ferry. Campervan prices: €14/day in the off-peak season, €15/day in peak season.
• Rialto Camping Site: Surrounded by greenery, in the city of Campalto, a few kilometres from Venice. Campervan prices: €22/day in the off-peak season, €28/day in peak season.