You cannot drive inside historic Venice. Compare the garages at Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto with cheaper mainland parking, then choose by price, luggage and the final transfer.
Last updated September 9, 2026
In a nutshell: drive across Ponte della Libertà only if you want to park at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. Piazzale Roma is the most convenient with luggage, Tronchetto normally costs less and connects onward by People Mover or vaporetto, and a mainland car park is much cheaper but adds a bus or train journey. Reserve the expensive island garages when a guaranteed space matters.
The A4, A27 and A13 approaches eventually lead to Ponte della Libertà. At the lagoon end, ordinary road travel stops: historic Venice has no streets for private cars. The practical decision is therefore where to leave the vehicle before continuing on foot or by public transport.
| Parking | Verified rate | Best for | Final connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tronchetto Parking | €29 for 24 hours | A balance of price, capacity and island access | People Mover or vaporetto toward Piazzale Roma and central Venice |
| Autorimessa Comunale AVM | €35 for 24 hours | Maximum convenience at Piazzale Roma and a large public garage | Walk, vaporetto or continue from Piazzale Roma |
| Garage San Marco | Check the live online rate | A private Piazzale Roma garage with bookable space | Walk or vaporetto from Piazzale Roma |
| Venice City Park | €6.50 per day October-April; €8 May-September | Lowest verified rate when an extra transfer is acceptable | Bus stop 50m from the car park for Venice |
Piazzale Roma is the final road terminal and the simplest place to understand after a long drive. Autorimessa Comunale is the largest garage there, with 1,906 car spaces according to AVM. Its official 24-hour rate is €35, and an advance online booking provides priority access through the designated lane.
Garage San Marco is another Piazzale Roma option. Its official site offers online booking that guarantees a space, but the live quote should be checked for the actual date and vehicle. Choose Piazzale Roma when convenience with children, limited mobility or several bags matters more than the lowest price.
Tronchetto Parking is reached before Piazzale Roma and publishes a current car rate of €29 for 24 hours. The official rate table also shows shorter stays, but a full day is the useful comparison for most visitors. From the island, continue by People Mover or ACTV vaporetto rather than accepting an unsolicited private transfer.
Venice City Park in Marghera publishes a winter daily rate of €6.50 from October through April and a summer daily rate of €8 from May through September. The car park says it is supervised around the clock and 50m from a bus stop for Venice. The saving is substantial, but allow time for the bus and keep the return schedule in mind.
No. Private cars stop at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, or remain on the mainland. From there, continue on foot, by People Mover, bus, train, vaporetto or a deliberately booked water taxi.
Among the options verified here, Venice City Park on the mainland publishes the lowest daily rate: €6.50 from October through April and €8 from May through September. It requires an additional bus journey into Venice.
Reserve if you need Piazzale Roma on a busy date or cannot risk searching with luggage or children. AVM recommends booking Autorimessa Comunale, and Garage San Marco sells guaranteed spaces online. Tronchetto has substantial capacity, but availability is never absolute.