Where to park your car for free in Venice

Venice is one of the most fascinating cities in the world, but also one of the most inconvenient to reach. Located in the center of a lagoon, it does not have roads but canals, which make it unique and almost entirely pedestrian. The parking lots where you can leave your car in Venice are located on the mainland or on the islands connected by ferry. But given the efficient tourist organization and the numerous routes that lead to the historic center, there is no shortage of options for free (or almost free) parking.

Types of free parking: roadside and interchanges

If you do not want to use private paid parking, Venice offers two free parking alternatives: streetside parking and interchange parking:

• street parking is the most common space marked by lines as we all know it. It can be free or charged by the hour ( blue lines ) and is mainly found in the Mestre and Marghera areas. Finding a free space can be difficult, especially during rush hour, but some residential areas still offer free parking;
• The interchange car parks are free parking areas located in strategic points and directly connected, designed to leave your car and reach Venice by public transport. They are particularly convenient because they are well supplied with buses and trams that take you directly to the historic center.

Where to find free streetside parking

Getting to the center of Venice by car is only possible by crossing the Ponte della Libertà, thus arriving at Piazzale Roma and the port area , the only parts of the island accessible to vehicles, where however the street parking is extremely limited and reserved for residents, while there are many private spaces available for a fee. Therefore, free street parking is found almost exclusively on the mainland, mainly in the areas of Mestre and Marghera . The high demand and limited number of parking spaces can make it difficult to find a place even in these areas, which is why it is advisable to arrive early in the morning, even better if on weekdays. You should also pay attention to the signs, as some areas have restrictions for residents or specific time limits.

What are free park and ride parking lots and where to find them?

The park and ride car parks are one of the most effective solutions for those arriving in Venice by car. These free parking areas are located in strategic points on the mainland, near the main access roads to the city, and are directly connected to public transport such as buses and trams, which quickly take you to the center . They are completely free car parks with extremely large spaces that allow you to find a place even during the busiest periods and have frequent and reliable connections throughout the year.

Where are the free park and ride facilities located:

• P1 Marghera B (Via Trieste, Marghera): a large free parking area, well connected by buses to Venice;
• P3 Miranese B (Via Oriago, Chirignago): located in a residential area, it offers free parking with bus connections;
• P4 Favaro A (Via Altinia, Favaro Veneto): interchange car park near the T1 tram line, which takes you directly to Piazzale Roma;
• P6 Terraglio A (Via Borgo Pezzana, Mestre): located in a strategic position for those arriving from the north, with easy access to public transport;
• P7 Miranese A (Via Miranese, Mestre): covered parking under the ring road, perfect for commuters;
• P8 Ceccherini A (Via Bella, Mestre): large car park near the Auchan shopping centre, convenient for shopping before leaving;
• P9 Favaro B (Via Buozzi, Favaro Veneto): convenient for those arriving from the SS14 bis, with easy connections to public transport;
• P10 Gazzera (Via della Montagnola, Mestre): parking in a quiet area, adjacent to the Giustizia overpass;
• P11 Trivignano D (Via Ca' Lin, Trivignano): small free car park surrounded by greenery, in a peripheral area;
• P12 Favaro C (Via Triestina, Favaro Veneto): close to the tram terminal, ideal for reaching Venice without stress;
• P13 Trivignano B (Via Castellana, Trivignano): rest area near Via Lippi, with easy exit onto the main road;
• P14 Trivignano C (Via Castellana, Trivignano): located near via Vassillacchi, in a strategic position for those arriving from Olmo;
• P16 Trivignano A (Via Castellana, Trivignano): near the roundabout of Via Olmo, offers convenient access to buses to the centre.