In this article, I present Venice cabsto help you get around the city.
Here you'll find
- A presentation of Venice's cabs
- Prices and booking information
- Where and how to take a cab in Venice
- Practical tips and alternatives to cabs in Venice
- And much more!
If you're looking for information about cabs in Venice, you'll love this article.
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Cab Venice: article summary
Are there cabs in Venice?
The historic center of Venice has no roads, and traffic is in boats on the city's canals. And, of course, there are cabs! They're handy for getting you quickly from A to B.
Visit Venice cab boats are called Motoscafi and provide a comfortable means of transport, less crowded than bus boats of the city, faster and not subject to time constraints.
You can book a cab in Venicewho will pick you up directly at your hotel or at your home, on the day and at the time you want.
It's important to know that these Venetian cabs are traditional wooden shipsIts dimensions make it easy to navigate both on Venice's Grand Canal than on small adjacent canals.
In fact, these are the only boats capable of threading their way through the city's narrow lanes and dropping you off right in front of an establishment on a side street.
Cab routes in Venice
Cabs can be a comfortable option for :
- Getting you from one monument from one neighborhood to another, without wasting time or have to wait for the bus boats
- Getting to Venice city center from Marco Polo airportin a shared cab
- Cross the Venice lagoon and go to the most famous islands of the Serenissima (in particular Murano, Burano or Torcello) or visit the island of San Giorgio Maggiore right in front of the Place St Marc !
- Go all the way Venice Lidothe famous seaside resort very popular with Venetians in summer!
Where to find these cabs in the city?
Cabs in Venice are generally close to major points of interest of the city. You'll come across some around Rialto Bridgearound St. Mark's Square, and all along the Grand Canal when they're on the move.
Among the most common cab stops for travellers are :
- The Piazzale Romawhich is Venice's bus station. If you're arriving by shuttle from the airport, or disembarking from a cruise at Tronchetto or Marittima, this will be your final destination.
- At the station Santa Lucia in Venicewhere you can arrive if you travel by train
Good to know you can consult this interactive map of Venice to find your way around the city
How do I use a cab in Venice?
Even though it's a boat, cabs in Venice operate in much the same way as regular cabs in other cities. You can signal to the captain to stop or reserve itas I explain in detail.
Booking and ordering a cab
To make sure you get a cab when you need it, you can book it via the official Venice cab platform: the Consorzio Motoscafi Venezia. She is can be reached by phone on +39 041 522 2303
Via the same number, you can call a cab if you want to get back to your hotel/accommodation when it's late. The operators speak several languages, so you shouldn't have any trouble communicating!
Hailing a cab in Venice
Technically, it's possible to wave to a cab captain. He will then park along the quay if it's free. In reality, however, and despite the hundreds of cabs that ply the Venetian waterways every day, it's very difficult to get into a taxi. difficult to get one of these ! I suggest you book one.
How much does a cab cost in Venice?
Cabs in Venice are an expensive means of transportnot to mention very expensive.
It is possible to share the cost between several travelers, or to opt for a private cab for your trips.
Fares vary according to time of day, distance traveled, number of passengers or baggage. From the 5the surcharges apply (approximately 5 euros/luggage - 10 euros/passenger) on each trip. And the maximum number of passengers per boat cannot exceed 10.
Price guide
- Approx. 60 euros for Piazzale Roma/Santa Lucia station > Piazza San Marco
- Between 130 and 160 euros to get downtown from the airport
- About 160 of Treviso airport at the Lido
- 250 euros from Venice to Chioggia
My practical advice
If you board a cab along a quay, be sure to ask the right price in advance. This will help you avoid the all-too-common scam of visitors being billed for far too expensive errands.
For those travelling in groups, with family or friends, the cab remains an interesting and practical means of transport, because shared costs make it affordable.
Alone or as a couple, it's best to opt for one of the alternative solutions I present below.
What are the alternatives to Taxi?
If a Venice cab is too expensive for you, rest assured: there are several alternatives just as practical for getting around the city during your stay!
- Visit Vaporettowhich is still the most popular means of transport the most common. Please note that it is possible to purchase a Vaporetto Pass very practical, for unlimited use of these boats and many other advantages. For me, it's the best solution!
- Visit gondolas, a must-see activity in Venice for the more romantic, which allow you to discover the city in the company of a gondolier who will tell you anecdotes and even sing a song for you!
- Visit Traghettowhich is a large boat designed for crossing canals. You'll be on your feet for a journey of just a few minutes, handy when there's no traffic. bridge !
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