Taxis in Venice
Thanks to the many beautiful waterways in Venice, there are two types of taxis available: Venice water taxis and land taxis. Although they are more expensive than their land-dwelling counterpart, the easiest option is to take a water taxi for your journeys around the city centre, as most areas on the island of Venice are pedestrian-only. You can easily spot an official Venice water taxi by looking for the yellow stripe along the side and a clear license number.
When it comes to land taxis in Venice, the closest you will be able to get to the historical centre is Piazzale Roma. However, these are great options when travelling from Venice Airport, as land taxis can reach popular mainland destinations such as Mestre, Venice Cruise Terminal and hotels near Piazzale Roma.
Venice taxis can be found at official docks around the city, ordered by phone or a Venice taxi app, or pre-booked before you land in Italy. With so many Venice taxi options, there’s always a seamless way for you to explore this unique and historical city.
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Venice land taxi prices
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM MARCO POLO AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE | 35 € | 35 € | 35 MIN |
| FROM PIAZZALE ROMA TO CITY CENTRE | 23 € | 23 € | 21 MIN |
| FROM VENICE SANTA LUCIA STATION TO SAN MARCO | 70 € | 70 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM TREVISO AIRPORT TO VENICE | 94 € | 94 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM VENICE AIRPORT TO CRUISE TERMINAL | 45 € | 45 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM DELL'ANGELO HOSPITAL TO MESTRE TRAIN STATION | 14 € | 14 € | 18 MIN |
Taxi prices in Venice
Taxi prices in Venice vary depending on the type of taxi you are taking and the route. For example, land taxis almost always use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey, aside from a few fixed fare routes, listed on the Radiotaxi Venezia e Mestre website. If your land taxi is using a taximeter, your fare will be calculated as follows:
Minimum fare day (06:00 to 22:00): €8
Minimum fare night & holidays (22:00 to 06:00): €11
Land taxi tariffs:
Tariff 1 – Applies up to a total of €16.52, the price per km is €1.70
Tariff 2 – Applies when the total of €16.52 is exceeded, the price per km is €2.15
Tariff 3 – Applies for journeys when a 50 km distance has been exceeded, price per km is €2.15
When it comes to Venice water taxi rates, you will usually be given a fixed fare based on your starting point and destination. Most journeys around the historic city centre by Venice water taxi will be between €30 and €70. If your driver is using a meter, you will be charged as follows:
Water taxi rates:
Minimum fare – €15
Price per minute – €2
Call service extra charge – €5
Night service supplement (after 22:00) – €10
Additional charges:
You will be charged €5 for using a phone dispatch Venice taxi, whether a land or water taxi service, though this is often worth skipping the queue. There’s also a night service supplement charge for taking a Venice water taxi after 22:00 of €10. If you keep your driver waiting for an hour, you can expect to pay an additional fee of €34. Journeys to and from Marco Polo Airport or Treviso Airport will also incur a surcharge of €4.80. Finally, large luggage (one side over 50 cm) or small animal carriers will cost €1.20 per piece.
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How to get a water taxi in Venice
Due to the many waterways throughout Venice, getting a taxi in this city is slightly different to other cities. If you’re travelling around the city centre, you can’t simply stick out your hand and hail a cab, as only Venice water taxis are available. In this case, you will need to call one of the available radio taxi companies, pre-book your rides with a private company, use one of the Venice taxi apps or walk to an official taxi doc. The easiest way to take a taxi in Venice is to head to one of the designated docks, which can be found at all the major tourist spots; Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station, Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto parking island. If you’re travelling outside of the city centre, you can also opt to use a standard land taxi, which can also be called, pre-booked or found at taxi ranks.
How to get a taxi from Venice Marco Polo Airport
You can easily take a land Venice Airport taxi by walking to the taxi rank located just outside of the Arrivals Hall on Level 1. There are also Venice water taxis available, but these are subject to sea levels and conditions, so not the most reliable way to travel. You can take a taxi from Marco Polo Airport to the city centre for €35.
How to get a taxi from Treviso Airport
Land taxis are available from Treviso Airport 24 hours a day. You can find the Treviso Airport taxi rank on the Ground Floor, just outside of the Arrivals Hall. There are no water taxis available from Treviso Airport. The cost of taking a taxi from Treviso Airport to Piazzale Roma in Venice will be around €94 during the day and €112 at night.
How to get a taxi from Venice Cruise Terminal
There’s a dedicated land taxi and water taxi rank at the cruise terminal. The land taxis offer trips inland, while the Venice water taxis offer rides into the city centre or to Venice Airport. You will find the water taxis at the designated dock of Terminal 123 and the land taxis outside of the Marittima facility. There are fixed fares for some destinations from the Cruise Terminal, but most are metered, so be sure to ask your driver.
The top Venice taxi apps
As hailing a taxi in the street is impossible in the historic city centre of Venice, it can be helpful to use an app to hail your ride. Venice has two different taxi booking apps: appTaxi and Uber. appTaxi offers both land and water taxi options, available 24 hours a day. The more premium Uber cars, such as Uber Black, aren’t available in Venice, but you can book an UberX if you’re travelling outside of the city centre.
If you prefer the peace of mind that comes with planning your trips in advance, especially from Venice Airport, we recommend pre-booking your Venice taxi rides with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups. This not only guarantees you fixed taxi prices in Venice but also a professional and seamless service every time.
Useful taxi Venice numbers
You can also call for a taxi in Venice. Many hotels and restaurants can do this for you, however, they will often use a Venice water taxi they’re affiliated with, which may incur a higher fee as a commission.
If you wish to book your own taxi in Venice, you can call Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia on +39 (041) 240 6711 for a Venice water taxi, or Radiotaxi Venezia e Mestre on +39 (041) 5964 for a land taxi.
It’s important to note that there will be an average waiting time of 5 to 10 minutes for your taxi to arrive and there are additional charges (around €5) for using a radio dispatch Venice taxi service.
Book your Venice water taxi in advance
As transport in Venice is a little more on the expensive side, it’s nice to be able to budget and book your Venice water taxi transfers in advance. Not only will it take the stress out of planning whilst on your trip, but it will also give you peace of mind that all your transport needs are taken care of, at a fair price.
There are multiple Venice taxi companies to choose from, but many have high booking fees and hidden costs. To secure a competitive fixed fare that you can trust, 24/7 customer support and English-speaking drivers, we suggest booking your Venice taxi service in advance with Welcome Pickups.
Venice taxi tips
- Take care when getting in and out of Venice water taxis as they can be slightly slippery.
- You can check for your nearest Venice taxi dock on Google Maps.
- Fixed Venice water taxi rates are subject to change at a moments notice, be sure to ask for the fare before choosing to take the taxi.
- Taxis in Venice don’t carry baby seats as standard, but you are free to bring and fit your own.
- Venice taxi drivers don’t usually accept American Express cards, however you can always pay by cash and sometimes with a Visa or Mastercard.
- Tipping your Venice taxi driver is optional and not very common. However, if you think your driver did an exceptional job, you can add around 5% to your fare as a tip.
- Be sure to ask for your receipt at the end of your journey and store it in a safe place. This will allow you to contact your driver if you leave any belongings behind.
- There's a Pink Discount for single women travelling during the hours of 21:00 and 02:00 of 10%.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Venice
Although most taxis in Venice aren’t wheelchair-accessible, there is a company called Sage Travelling that specialise in wheelchair-accessible transfers. Their Venice water taxis are equipped with a hydraulic lift and fully trained drivers, that are able to assist you. Up to 6 mobile passengers and one wheelchair user can fit on these specialised boats.
To book your wheelchair-accessible Venice water taxi, contact them on +1 (888) 645 7920 from the US or +44 (20) 3540 6155 from the UK.
Venice taxi safety and complaints
Although it’s rare, you may come across some problems during your Venice taxi ride. The most common issues are being overcharged by your driver or riding in an unlicensed taxi.
If you find your driver has been rude, has overcharged you or that you rode in an unlicensed water taxi, you can report them to the local tourist police by calling +39 (041) 520 4777 or heading to the station at Calle San Zaccaria, Castello, 4693/A, 30122 Venice.
If you do need to make a report, try to have your receipt, the time and direction of your journey, as well as your driver’s licence number.