Car rental at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station
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Situated on the island of Venice, in proximity to the city center and near all major attractions, the Venice Santa Lucia Train Station serves as the city's central station. Perfectly positioned at the western edge of the historic district, adjacent to the Ponte della Libertà (the main road and railway bridge linking Venice to the Italian mainland), this station acts as the arrival point for travelers coming to this distinctive location by train. It is the endpoint for numerous local, regional, and high-speed trains from across Italy, in addition to international train services.

Serving over 30 million passengers annually, Santa Lucia is unlike any other train station in the world. From its main entrance, one can experience one of the largest tourist arrival experiences of any station globally, with a plaza that leads directly to the Grand Canal, undoubtedly the most famous thoroughfare in the world. Visitors have immediate access to most of the city's major attractions, such as the Scalzi Church located nearby and the Scalzi Bridge designed by Giuseppe Sardi, one of the few bridges that spans the Grand Canal.

The city of Venice requires no introduction. Renowned globally, it has consistently attracted numerous tourists. Many of its prominent landmarks are well-known, such as St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and the magnificent Rialto Bridge. However, in recent times, several lesser-known yet equally significant tourist sites have been established throughout the city, including the remarkable Peggy Guggenheim Collection, which boasts one of the largest personal art collections in the world. A visit to Venice would be incomplete without experiencing a gondola ride, the iconic flat-bottomed boats navigated by gondoliers along the Grand Canal.

To explore one of the most captivating destinations in Europe, ensure you reserve your car rental at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station through Auto Europe to fully appreciate everything Venice has to offer its guests. With over 70 years of expertise in the car rental sector, we stand as a prominent broker on a global level, providing more than 28,000 pick-up and drop-off sites across over 190 countries worldwide, including Venice and its Venice Marco Polo Airport. Auto Europe is the only company that presents its clients not only with the widest array of vehicles but also the most competitive rental prices available, all supported by outstanding customer service.

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Station Information

Renowned as one of the largest train stations in Italy, the Venice Santa Lucia Train Station offers numerous rail connections to several key cities in the northern part of the country, including Padua (a mere 30 minutes away), Bergamo, and Milan (two hours by train), among others. The station boasts a fascinating historical background, as it was constructed on the site of the former Palladian church Santa Lucia, which was torn down in 1863 to facilitate the station's construction, thus giving it its name. Situated close to the renowned Grand Canal, travelers arriving at the station can reach the Rialto Bridge in just 20 minutes, proceed to the iconic St. Mark’s Square, and relax at one of the welcoming cafes in the square while savoring a cappuccino.

Where to pick up a car rental at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

There is a wide array of options available for individuals seeking to obtain a cheap car hire at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station. Auto Europe partners with the most esteemed car rental companies in Venice and throughout Italy, and their vehicle rental offices are situated at the adjacent Piazzale Roma (Roma Square), which is the sole area of Venice that permits vehicle access.

	Europcar at Venice Santa Lucia Train Staion Piazzale Roma, 496/H, Venice, Italy 30135 +39 041 523 8616	Opening Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 18:00 Saturday : 08:30 - 12:30; Sunday : closed
	Avis at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station Piazzale Roma 496 Venice, Italy 30135 +39 348 4785735	Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 08:00-14:30 Saturday 08.30-14:00; Sunday: closed
	Hertz at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station Piazzale Roma 496 Venice, Italy 30135 +39 041 5284091	Opening Hours: Monday-Friday: 08.30-12.30 and 14:30-17:30 Saturday 08.30-12.30; Sunday: closed

Station facilities

As one of Italy's busiest train stations, Venice Santa Lucia provides a wide array of convenient services and well-equipped facilities to ensure the utmost satisfaction of numerous travelers. Among its offerings, you will find a luggage storage service (which is one of the most beneficial services in Venice) and several ticket machines strategically placed throughout the station. Similar to other major stations within the Italian railway network, the stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia (the station's name in Italian) features a dedicated service for passengers with reduced mobility. The staff is available to assist these individuals onto the train (with a wheelchair, if required) and to accompany them to the station. Santa Lucia boasts a diverse selection of shops that include brands such as L'Occitane and Tiger. Additionally, there are various other shops and restaurants located in the shopping center adjacent to the station. A good variety of snack bars, cafes, and other dining options can also be found at both ends of the hall next to the train platforms. Other retail outlets (including a branch of the Japanese gift and accessories store MUJI) are situated in the building to the right of the station. Furthermore, the Venice tourist office operates a small stand within the station for visitors seeking tourist information and assistance in finding accommodation, for instance.

How to get to and from Venice Santa Lucia Train Station

The adjacent square, Piazzale Roma, serves as the departure point for all car travel in and around the Venice area. Upon collecting your low budget car hire at the Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, you should proceed to the Ponte della Liberta (Liberty Bridge), a 4-kilometer long causeway that accommodates both trains and vehicles traveling towards the lagoon. This route will take you from the scenic Venetian lagoon to the mainland, leading directly into the heart of northern Italy. Additionally, you have the option to retrieve your vehicle at Venice Mestre Train Station, which is situated on the mainland just a few minutes away from the city center. The Venice Santa Lucia Train Station boasts excellent connectivity to the rest of Venice via Vaporetto (the public river bus service) and private river taxis, as most local transportation occurs on the water. The Vaporetto network, managed by the local company ACTV, is a more economical and popular option, with stops located just outside the main entrance of Frigis, the designated name for the Santa Lucia ferry terminal. It is important to note that the two airports serving Venice, Marco Polo and Treviso, provide dedicated bus services for transfers to and from the Venice Piazzale Roma station; however, there is no rail link to either airport.

Parking Tips

When you choose car rental at Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, you need to find a convenient place to park so that you can explore the city more easily. Venice is a pedestrian city, one of the options is to park your vehicle in a paid parking lot in Venice-Mestre and to reach Venice by train, bus, taxi or tram. So the choice comes down to areas around the station or on the Italian mainland. On the edge of the historic centre (centro langley) is Tronchetto, a huge parking lot built on an artificial island. Here you will have the opportunity to park your car and then take the shuttle bus to Piazzale Roma or take the vaporetto to other destinations around Venice. There are several parking possibilities around Piazzale Roma itself, including the 24-hour San Marco car park which has a capacity of almost 1,000 parking spaces. On the mainland, try the San Giuliano parking lot or the parkings around Venice-Mestre station before you travel to Venice by train, tram, bus or taxi.

Useful links

Venice Official Tourism Website