Where to park in Venice: complete guide

Visiting Venice by car is possible, but it requires a bit of planning. The historic centre is completely pedestrian and does not allow vehicle traffic — which is why it’s essential to know where to park in Venice before starting your visit.

This guide provides a clear and up-to-date overview of the main parking options in Venice. We cover the classic choices, Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto, but also explain why Marive Parking is often the smartest choice for a stress-free visit to the city.

– Classic options: Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto

– The best choice: Marive Parking in San Giuliano

– Professionalism and services: Marive Transport

Classic options: Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto

Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma is the closest parking area to Venice’s historic centre. Convenient and immediate, it allows you to reach Venice Santa Lucia station and the main vaporetto stops on foot.

Drawbacks: often full (especially in peak season), high costs, and very limited spaces.

Tronchetto

A large parking facility located on the artificial island, connected to Piazzale Roma via people mover or vaporetto. A useful option if Piazzale Roma is full.

Drawbacks: slightly further away from the centre and moderately high costs.

The best choice: Marive Parking in San Giuliano

Marive Parking is located on the mainland in San Giuliano, just before the Ponte della Libertà. It offers all the advantages that the classic parking options lack:

• Large, secure and monitored parking
• More competitive rates
• Direct ferry connection to the historic centre
• Online booking available, avoiding surprises and queues
• Electric vehicle charging stations within the parking area

Why choose Marive:

• Avoid traffic and stress when entering Venice
• Save money without compromising on convenience
• Arrive in the historic centre while already enjoying the charm of the lagoon

How Marive Transport works

You can book online at www.marive.it in three ways: parking + transfer, parking only, or transfer only. Alternatively, parking can be booked directly on-site.

Once your car is parked, the Linea Rosa ferry takes you directly to the historic centre in just 20 minutes.

At the Tourism Peschiera Infopoint, a flyer offers a 50% discount redeemable in person, bringing the on-site price down to the same level as the online rate.

Professionalism and services at Marive Transport

It’s important to highlight the professionalism of the Marive team. At the terminal, qualified staff provide detailed explanations of the ferry service and answer all questions from visitors. The Infopoint also includes a refreshment area with everything you might need.

Innovation, experience and local knowledge are the three main qualities that set Marive Transport apart. Combined with a company philosophy based on love for the lagoon, environmental respect, and care for visitors, they make Marive the ideal partner for your visit.

Public and private services

Public services:

• Linea Rosa: operates daily with scheduled departures. Established in 1970, it remains the main water connection between Mestre and Venice, used by both residents and workers.
• Partnership with Ca’ Foscari University, particularly the Economics Department, to facilitate campus access.
• Linea SNV: for holders of Salone Nautico tickets, with departures every 90 minutes.

Private services:

• 24/7 water taxis
• Gran Turismo services for tourist groups or agencies

These services make Marive the most complete and convenient solution for leaving your car before visiting Venice, ensuring safety, comfort, and a smooth experience.

In short, Marive Parking in San Giuliano is the most convenient, economical, and secure choice for visiting Venice by car. To discover the best things to do and see in the city, check out our full guide.