Venice Car Hire

Venice is situated in Italy’s northeast corner known as the Veneto region, just off the coast in the Adriatic Sea. Venice is built on 117 islands, with more than 400 bridges over its 150 canals. It is a region which combines two different and unique aspects of the Italian nature: the lagoon zone (Venice) and the majestic peaks of the Dolomites of Cadore.

Explore and discover the mystifying hidden gems situated within this facinating city, from marble churches, ancient historic buildings covered with astonishing art to nerve chilling prisons. See it all with comfort and independence by creating your own self-driven tour that fits to your liking with a car hire from DriveAway Holidays.

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Drive a Hire Car in Venice

A city built on water, with scenic canals running between grand architecture it is easy to see why Venice is such a popular destination for travellers. Historical buildings feature throughout the city, as do many museums and churches, giving visitors a long list of attractions to choose from.

Be sure to spend some time in Saint Mark’s Square, located in the heart of the city, and home to several historic buildings. The clock tower just to the side of the square offers spectacular panoramic views of the city, and Saint Mark’s Basilica is an outstanding example of Byzantine architecture.

Blessed with many world class museums, it’s easy to run out of time while visiting Venice. Highly recommended museums not to be missed are The Peggy Guggeheim Museum, which houses a great collection of modern art, and the glass museum which is located on the island of Murano, famous for glass production.

A short drive from Venice in your hire car, there are several other cities well worth a visit if time permits. To the west lies the city of Padova, home to Saint Anthony’s Cathedral which was built in the 13th century, as well as several Roman ruins such as the Arena.

Alternatively jump in your hire car and head east from Venice to Trieste, an important port city in the 18th century. Here you can visit Miramare castle, built in the 1800s, and also highly recommended is Grotta Gigante, a massive network of caves. With amazing sites throughout the region ready to be explored, your car hire will make your holiday in Venice unforgettable!