Venice travel tips
What it costs, how to get around and how to stay safe in Venice, written for first-time visitors. Details such as prices and ticket rules change, so check official sources before you travel.
- Cost level
- Very expensive
- Currency
- Euro (€).
- Emergency
- 112 for all emergencies; police 113, ambulance 118.
Budget & costs
Venice on a budget: what it costs and where to save
Venice is one of the most expensive places in Italy, especially around St Mark's.
ReadGetting around
Getting around Venice: airport transfers, tickets and tips
Venice has no roads, so you walk or use boats.
ReadSafety & scams
Is Venice safe? Scams, areas and what to know
Venice is very safe for violent crime, and the main risks are pickpockets on crowded vaporetti and tourist-trap pricing.
ReadBest time to visit
Best time to visit Venice: month-by-month guide
April to June and September to October for pleasant weather and open attractions.
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