Key takeaway: Venice's historic centre is car-free – the islands have no roads. Park on the mainland and walk over Ponte della Libertà or take the People Mover. Three options: Tronchetto (25-30 euros / 28-33 dollars per day, vaporetto to islands), Garage San Marco at Piazzale Roma (26-32 euros), or Park Mestre on mainland (8-12 euros / 9-13 dollars). Mestre + train (1.40 euros) is the budget choice.
Venice's Centro Storico is 117 car-free islands. The Ponte della Libertà bridge ends at Tronchetto and Piazzale Roma. Mainland Mestre is the cheaper option with a quick train into the islands.
| Location | To St Mark's | Daily 2026 | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tronchetto | 10 min vaporetto | 25-30 euros | Tourists |
| Piazzale Roma | 20 min walk + vaporetto | 26-32 euros | People Mover |
| Park Mestre | +8 min train | 8-12 euros | Budget |
| P+R Marghera | +12 min train | 3-5 euros (incl train) | Cheapest |
Largest parking on Isola Tronchetto. AVM-operated, 4,800 spaces, 24/7, height 1.95 m. Vaporetto Line 2 to San Marco (10 min) or People Mover to Piazzale Roma (1 min). Pre-book via avm.avmspa.it: 22 euros/day instead of 30.
Underground at Piazzale Roma. 2,400 spaces, 24/7, 1.95 m height. Walk directly into Venice from here.
APCOA at Mestre train station. 380 spaces, 24/7, no height limit. Train to Venezia Santa Lucia in 8 min for 1.40 euros.
Park-and-ride at Marghera Vega. 1,200 spaces. Free for 24h with same-day train ticket. Train to Santa Lucia in 12 min for 1.40 euros.
Tronchetto via avm.avmspa.it: 22 euros/day. Park Mestre via Parclick: 6 euros/day. Always reserve 24h ahead.
Reserve Venice parking to save 8-10 euros/day:
Compare and book through ParclickFrom Tronchetto: AVM vaporetto Line 2 (10 min, 7.50 euros) or People Mover to Piazzale Roma (1 min, 1.50 euros) then walk. From Park Mestre: train to Venezia Santa Lucia (8 min, 1.40 euros) then walk or vaporetto.
Last fact-checked: 13 May 2026. Primary sources: AVM Venezia (avm.avmspa.it), APCOA Italy, Trenitalia timetable, Comune di Venezia Day Tax 2026.
