If your trip to Venice is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, we can give you a helping hand.Whatever you do, don’t forget to take your camera when you swing by Venice Beach. This great attraction is sure to offer some amazing photo ops.Plan a stop at Venice Fishing Pier. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on most visitors’ to-do lists. If you still have space on your itinerary, Venice Theater and Brohard Paw Park will keep you amused as well.

With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Bay Boulevard Beach, 35 miles away, has to offer. Coquina Beach, Bean Point Beach and Cortez Beach alone make the drive out worth it. Causeway Islands Beaches is another wonderful option. It’s 50 miles away and boasts an array of awesome things to do. Sanibel Island Southern Beach, Fishing Pier Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island Lighthouse are just the start.

Fill up your tank, put on some tunes and get ready to feel the warm, salty air in your hair. Venice is home to some gorgeous stretches of coastline, such as:

• North Jetty Beach (2 miles away).
• Caspersen Beach (3 miles away).
• Nokomis Beach (4 miles away).

Whether you’re vacationing by yourself or with some pals, CarRentals.com will help you find a perfect set of wheels for your Venice adventure. A mini is a superb option if you’re going to be spending nearly all of your time in the city center. Low-cost and with good mileage, they’ll take you here, there and everywhere quickly and comfortably. If you feel like splashing out, pick a ride from our special category. You’re sure to find something that’ll attract a few glances! Got the little ones in tow? A roomy full-size car will meet your needs.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a great range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles available in Venice. What you go for depends on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles are all about comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not grab a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you just need something to get you from A to B as economically as possible, you’re better off choosing a no-frills compact vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

You’ll have to keep right while driving in Venice. On top of that, take a little extra care if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you have a feel for the roads, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

As with many destinations, you can expect more traffic in the hours before and after work. However, thanks to its smaller population of about 22,200, traffic jams aren’t a big issue in Venice.

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Venice, though it can be difficult to nab a spot in the busiest areas. Staying at a hotel that provides guests with on-site parking is a wise idea.

Most residential areas in Venice have a 30mph speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits typically range between 10mph and 70mph.

Generally, your car rental company will bill the amount detailed on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may provide your contact details to the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then send a fine directly to you.

Seat belts should always be fastened in Sarasota County. That being said, the rule may not apply for some vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.

It’s illegal to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Venice, and you could even be charged a fine for simply holding your phone if you’re in control of a vehicle. However, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your attention stays on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Venice is 0.08%. If you’re planning on partying, leave your rental wheels behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

Traffic laws in Venice permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for it to turn green. Before doing so, the vehicle must completely stop and the driver must ensure the way is clear before continuing on.