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Venice Airport Water Taxi

Set cost for your Venice Airport Water Taxi

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

Top service for your Venice Airport Water Transfer

With Welcome, your trip from Venice Airport to the city centre of Venice is easier than ever! Cars can reach the lagoon area only up to Piazzale Roma. In order for travellers to reach their hotels in the lagoon area, they need to continue their journey by boat. We offer a combination transfer all the way to your hotel, so all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the views of one of the most beautiful cities on earth!

After exiting the baggage claim area at Venice Airport (VCE), you will meet your friendly, English-speaking driver waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. No need to worry about a delayed flight! Your driver will receive updates on your flight arrival time to be there exactly when you arrive in Venice. After meeting your driver, they will help with luggage and guide you to your designated taxi. Eager to provide you with local tips and hidden gems in Venice, your driver will answer any questions you may have about the city. Once you reach Piazzale Roma, your water taxi will be ready for you, to take you directly to your hotel.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices
Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
FROM VCE TO PIAZZALE ROMA
40 €
40 €
20 MIN
FROM VCE TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTRE
120 €
120 €
30 - 60 MIN
FROM VCE TO CITY CENTRE
120 €
120 €
30 - 60 MIN
FROM VCE TO VENICE LAGOON
120 €
120 €
30 - 60 MIN
FROM PIAZZALE ROMA TO VENICE LAGOON
80 €
80 €
10 - 40 MIN
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Our Venice Airport Water Taxi Fleet

A wide array of taxi services is available for you at Venice Airport when booking with Welcome. With our large fleet of sedans and minivans, as well as private water taxis,  we provide transfers all the way to your hotel in the Venice Lagoon.

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CAR TYPE

Sedan

number of passengers

1-4

price to Piazzale Roma

€40

venice water taxi

CAR TYPE

Water taxi

number of passengers

1-6

price to Hotels

€80

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Directions for your water taxi transfer from Venice Airport

Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is located 14km from Piazzale Roma and you reach the city either by public transport or with a private Welcome taxi. Your taxi transfer from Venice Airport will take 20 minutes on average. Your experienced English-speaking driver will take you all the way to Piazzale Roma, where all motorised vehicles stop. Then they will help you board your booked private water taxi, in order to continue your transfer in the Lagoon. Venice has an extensive network of canals that your private Venice boat taxi can navigate directly to your final destination. No need to be nervous about finding your way around Venice water transport network. When you book with Welcome Pickups, your entire transfer is taken care of. The total travel time from VCE to the Lagoon is approximately 30-60 minutes when booking with Welcome.

Why a Venice airport water taxi is for you

Finding your way from Venice Airport to the city centre of Venice can feel intimidating. By booking a Welcome airport taxi and water airport taxi, a driver will greet you at Marco Polo Airport, comfortably take you to Piazzale Roma in one of our stylish sedans and then guide you to your private water taxi to continue your transfer to your final destination. Welcome water airport taxi services are available 24/7 and are personalised to your itinerary.

Cost of a Venice airport water transfer

A private water taxi from Piazzale Roma to the rest of the Venice Lagoon will be approximately €80. The final fare depends on your final Lagoon destination, the number of passengers and your luggage items. To secure a flat-rate fee and pay in advance avoiding extra charge, book a Welcome Pickups water taxi from Venice Airport to the Lagoon in advance. The total transfer from the airport of Venice to your Lagoon destination using our airport and water taxi services will be approximately €120.

Frequently asked questions

Do you tip water taxis in Venice?

Tipping is not obligatory for water taxi services in Venice. Rounding up the fare to thank the driver for an excellent service is common, but it is up to you to decide. As a rule of thumb you can add a 10% tip if you feel like showing gratitude for an impeccable service.

What are the water taxis in Venice called?

There are two types of water services in Venice: water taxis and the public ferry. The locals often call the water taxis “motoscafi” and they refer to the ferry as the “vaporetto”.

How much is a water taxi from airport to Venice?

A water taxi from the airport of Venice to the city centre is approximately €100-120. Water taxis start from the airport of Venice docks and take you to the Lagoon. However, the trip from the airport is not always available as water level fluctuations at the airport make it impossible to anchor. For an affordable airport water transfer to Venice, ride a taxi from VCE to Piazzale Roma and continue with a water taxi in the Lagoon. This will be approximately €120 in total.

Where do I meet my water taxi driver?

Your Venice airport taxi driver will guide you to your water taxi in Piazzale Roma. Helping you finding your way and lending a hand with luggage, they will take you to you water taxi to continue your trip in the Venice canals.

What if my flight is delayed?

Flight delays should not scare you anymore. When booking with Welcome, your personal taxi driver receives frequent updates on your flight status and knows when you’re about to land. They will be there waiting for you to guide you through your Venice transfer from the airport.

How will I continue my transfer after reaching Piazzale Roma?

All motorised vehicles have to stop at Piazzale Roma. This means your Welcome taxi driver can only take you that far. Still we’ve got you covered. After arriving at Piazzale Roma, the driver will guide you to a private water taxi to continue your trip from the Piazzale Roma docks to the rest of the Lagoon until your hotel.

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