Venice ZTL Map & Parking on Google Maps
A calm, practical guide to driving as close as you can to Venice. Open our Venice ZTL & parking map in Google Maps, see Mestre's 24h ZTL, the signed route over the bridge and the main car parks, then leave the car and enjoy the city by boat and on foot.
Map & Key Info
Venice historic center is completely car-free. This map shows the route to Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto (the two main parking areas), plus Mestre's 24-hour ZTL zone that you'll pass through on the causeway.
- On your phone, tap "View larger map" on the map above to open it in the Google Maps app.
- Set your destination to "Piazzale Roma" or "Tronchetto" depending on where you want to park.
- Follow the highway signs over the causeway. The route through Mestre's ZTL is signed and allowed for vehicles heading to Venice parking.
Once parked, the historic center is accessed on foot or by vaporetto (water bus).
Venice is unique among Italian cities—the entire historic center is car-free. Plan to park your car for the duration of your visit and explore the canals, bridges, and streets on foot or by water bus.
How It Works in Short
Can I drive into Venice?
No. Venice historic center is completely car-free. The road ends at two main parking areas:
- Piazzale Roma: Multi-story garages at the entrance to Venice. Closest to the historic center (5-minute walk to major sites).
- Tronchetto: Larger island parking area connected by vaporetto. Often has more availability and slightly lower rates.
From both parking areas, you continue on foot or by water bus into the city.
What about the Mestre ZTL?
Mestre (the mainland part of Venice) has a 24-hour ZTL zone. However, the signed route from the highway to Venice parking (Piazzale Roma/Tronchetto) is allowed and clearly marked.
- Follow highway signs for "Venezia" and "Piazzale Roma"
- Stay on the main causeway route
- Don't deviate into Mestre's residential streets
As long as you follow the highway signs to Venice, you won't have issues with Mestre's ZTL.
Which parking should I choose?
Piazzale Roma:
- Closest to historic center
- Multiple garages (Garage San Marco, Autorimessa Comunale, etc.)
- Higher rates (€25-35/day typically)
- Fills up quickly in peak season
Tronchetto:
- Larger capacity (over 4,000 spaces)
- Slightly lower rates (€21-29/day typically)
- 5-minute vaporetto ride to city center
- Better availability
Pro tip: Book parking in advance online during summer and holidays.
How do I get around Venice?
- On foot: Most of Venice is easily walkable. Bring comfortable shoes for bridges and cobblestones.
- Vaporetto (water bus): ACTV operates water buses throughout the lagoon. Buy tickets at booths or machines near stops.
- Water taxi: Expensive but direct. Useful for luggage or reaching hotels on quieter canals.
- Gondola: Romantic but expensive (€80-100 for 30 minutes). Not practical for transport.
Can my hotel arrange parking?
Some upscale hotels in Venice have partnerships with nearby garages and can arrange reduced rates or valet services. Contact your hotel in advance.
However, you'll still need to park at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto—there's no way to drive closer to hotels in the historic center.
Short FAQs for Venice
Is there really no way to drive into Venice center?
How much does parking cost in Venice?
Should I drive to Venice or park in Mestre?
It depends on your plans:
- Parking in Venice (Piazzale Roma/Tronchetto): More expensive but you're right at the edge of the historic center. Best if Venice is your only destination.
- Parking in Mestre: Cheaper and easier to find. Take a 10-minute train to Venice. Good if you're touring the region and want to keep driving costs low.
How do I avoid fines driving to Venice?
Driving On to Other Italian Cities?
Many Italian cities have ZTL zones protecting their historic centers. With ZTL Maps you can open those zones city by city in the same Google Maps app you already use.