Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Water Taxis
The only door-to-door option, but fares are steep at €8.90 plus €1.80 per minute,
plus surcharges for nighttime, luggage, large group and hotel services. Book
ahead.
Traghetto
Locals use this daytime public gondola service (€0.50) to cross the Grand Canal
between bridges.
Bicycle
Only allowed on the Lido, where bike hire is available and affordable (from €10).
Car
No cars are allowed in Venice beyond Piazzale Roma, where parking starts at €24
per day. Cars can be used on the Lido.
For more information, see Survival Guide (
Click here
)
Currency
Euro (€)
Language
Italian, with some Venet (Venetian dialect)
Visas
Not required by EU nationals. Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zea-
land and the USA do not need visas for visits up to 90 days.
Money
ATMs are widely available.
