Posted by Long-term parking in Venice: The best parking options for tourists
Venice is a car-free city, so visitors must leave their vehicles on the mainland or in designated parking areas before entering the city. Anyone planning to stay in Venice for a longer period should research suitable parking options early. In this article, we present the best options for long-term parking in and around Venice.
1. Parking options directly in Venice
Piazzale Roma – Central but expensive
Piazzale Roma is the last point where cars can be parked before the lagoon city. There are several parking garages here, including:
- Garage San Marco: Open 24/7, high prices but close to the city center. More information
- Autorimessa Comunale: Slightly cheaper than San Marco, also well located. More information
Prices: From approx. €35–40 per day in 2025, therefore not ideal for long-term parking. Long-term parking over several days or weeks can become very expensive here, so alternatives on the mainland are usually the better choice.
>>> On this English-language website you can reserve parking spaces (old town and mainland)
Tronchetto parking garage also “Venezia Center Parking Garage” – Slightly cheaper More information
Tronchetto is located on an artificial island next to Piazzale Roma.
- Price: Approx. €28 per day
- Advantages: Slightly cheaper, quick access to Vaporetto line 2
Even here, costs can add up quickly for longer stays. Nevertheless, Tronchetto is an option for visitors who want to park as close to Venice as possible.
2. Cheaper alternatives on the mainland
Parking in Mestre
Mestre is the best alternative for long-term parkers because prices are lower and there is a good connection to Venice.
- Venezia Mestre Stazione parking garage: Open 24 hours, guarded, price approx. €10–15 per day (in 2025)
- Parcheggi San Giuliano: Directly at San Giuliano Park, from approx. €5–10 per day
From Mestre, you can reach Venice by train or bus in about 10–15 minutes. Many long-term parkers choose this option because the savings compared to the parking garages in Venice are considerable.
Parking in Marghera
- Park Venice Terminal: Inexpensive, shuttle bus to Venice
- Cheap private parking lots: Many small providers offer long-term parking from approx. €5 per day
There are numerous private parking lots in Marghera that often offer cheaper rates for a week or longer. Anyone planning a longer trip should take a close look at the providers’ terms, as some offer discounts for long-term parkers.
Parking in Fusina
In Fusina, very easy to reach about 15 km from Venice, there is a large, paid parking lot directly at the port—ideal for travelers arriving by car who want to take the ferry to Venice from there.
>>> Book a parking space in Fusina
>>> Our long article about the Fusina parking lot
3. Park & Ride solutions
If you want to park particularly cheaply, you can use a Park & Ride car park further out:
- Parking lot in Quarto d’Altino: Free or very inexpensive, rail connection to Venice
- Mogliano Veneto: Also an affordable alternative with a rail connection
These options are ideal for travelers staying in Venice for several weeks and wanting to avoid high parking costs. The rail connections are reliable and bring visitors to the center in a short time.
4. Tips for secure long-term parking
If you leave your car for several days or weeks, you should observe a few precautions:
- Prefer guarded parking lots: Especially for more expensive vehicles, it is advisable to choose a secured parking lot.
- Do not leave valuables in the car: Break-ins are rare but not impossible.
- Use online reservations: Many parking garages offer discounts for online bookings.
- Compare long-term rates: Some providers have special weekly or monthly rates.
Where to park for longer stays?
For longer stays, a parking space in Mestre or Marghera is recommended. These options are significantly cheaper than the parking garages in Venice and offer quick access to the city. If you want to park as close to Venice as possible, you can use the Tronchetto parking garage, but you must expect higher costs. The expensive option directly at Piazzale Roma is of course the best, but also the most expensive. For a few days, however, it is still quite affordable.
Tip: Many parking garages offer online reservations to secure a parking space and possibly receive discounts. Anyone staying in Venice for a longer period should research the best parking options early and, if necessary, book a long-term parking offer.