Venice is a historic city on the Adriatic Sea in northeastern Italy. It is a 7 hr train ride south of Munich, Germany, a 2 hr 30 min ride east of Milan, Italy, and a 2 hr 15 min ride north of Florence, Italy.

There are many great places to stay in Venice. For the best experience, we recommend staying near St. Marks Square (the castle marker on the map below). It’s the epicenter of Venice, with great cafes and bars for people-watching and the stunning Cathedral as a backdrop.

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The best month to visit Venice depends on what you’re looking for. Do you want the best weather, fewer crowds, or the best value? Following are our suggestions for each.

The best weather is a personal preference. We find the best weather for exploring a city is around 55° F and sunny. The weather in Venice can get hot, so visitors should plan accordingly if traveling during the summer.

Below is a chart showing the average high and low temperatures for each month so you can decide what is best for you.

The time of the year with good weather and fewer crowds is often referred to as the shoulder season. The shoulder season in Venice is March, April, October, and November. For Venice, shoulder season means less crowded but still crowded. It is crowded instead of crazy crowded.

Locals say November is the month with the least number of tourists, but again, it is still crowded in November. Since avoiding crowds in Venice is a fool’s errand, I advise focusing on the most appealing time for the weather. If you are miserable in hot weather, you won’t be happy in Venice in the hot summer sandwiched between hoards of tourists.

November and January are good months to visit Venice for the best value and with fewer crowds. Venice does get cold in the winter so you will need to decide if the trade-off is worth it.

Venice Marco Polo Airport (code: VCE) – there are direct flights from Philadephia, JFK, Newark, and Atlanta to VCE.

Venezia Santa Lucia Station (code: XVQ) – 30100 Venice, Venice, Italy. It is the train station in the heart of Venice.

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Italian – Venice is a city where English is abundantly spoken.

Citizens from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia don’t need a visa to visit Italy if they stay 90 days or less. For more information on visa-free travel in Italy, check out our article on traveling visa-free.

Italy’s electrical outlets are Type C, F, and L. They have a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz. Travelers from the United States will need an adapter.

If you have many items to plug in, we recommend a travel power strip with multiple USBs and standard plug-ins. Using a power strip, you will only need one adapter to plug the strip into the wall.

Travelers will want a SIM card for Italy. You can get either a local SIM card or an eSIM card.

To get a local SIM card, you have to find a local cellular service provider, often stand in line for assistance, show your passport, and complete some paperwork. The SIM cards work great, but purchasing them is somewhat inconvenient. This option is best if you need more than 5GB of data.

We use eSIMs exclusively because they can be purchased through an app prior to arrival in a new country and activated when you hit a cell tower in the country. We use Airalo eSIMs. They work great, and I recommend them if you plan to use less than 5 GB of data during your stay or if you need internet immediately on arrival.

The fantastic train system in Italy makes rental cars unnecessary for most destinations. However, rental cars are needed to reach smaller towns and explore the countryside. In addition to the major car rental companies found in the United States, Sixt and Europcar are common throughout Europe. For a comparison of rental car offers from large, international brands and smaller regional brands, we recommend Discover Cars.