English Belstay Venezia Mestre
188 rooms and free parking, about 8 km from Piazzale Roma.
Rotonda Romea 1/2, 30175 Marghera
Marghera was built in the 1920s as Venice's industrial port; today mid-size cruise ships berth on its waterfront, and its residential side has business hotels minutes from the Ponte della Libertà. Through Zonetransfers, your driver waits in the Marco Polo arrivals hall and takes you directly to Marghera from €54 per vehicle.
Marghera is about 15 km from Venice Marco Polo, roughly 20 min by private car. From the airport the route skirts Mestre on the ring road to the Rotonda Romea or Via Fratelli Bandiera; the car drops you at your hotel door or the cruise terminal. Zonetransfers sends the voucher by email with a 24-hour number.
Motorway tolls and fuel are included in the price.
Not booked yet? These Marghera hotels are well located and easy to reach by car:
188 rooms and free parking, about 8 km from Piazzale Roma.
Rotonda Romea 1/2, 30175 Marghera
On the main street, near the stops for Venice.
Via Giorgio Rizzardi 11, 30175 Marghera
Family-run, practical for a night before the ship.
Via Giorgio Rizzardi 54, 30175 Marghera
Near the station and the motorway exit.
Via Malamocco 14, 30175 Marghera
| Sight | Why visit |
|---|---|
| Forte Marghera | Napoleonic and Austrian fortress among canals, now a cultural space with restaurants. |
| Marghera garden city | The residential district planned in the 1920s, with tree-lined streets. |
| Parco San Giuliano | The large lagoon park, a few minutes away by car. |
| Villa Foscari, La Malcontenta | Palladio's villa at the start of the Brenta, about 10 km away. |
| Ponte della Libertà | The causeway linking the mainland with Venice. |
Expect to pay from €54 for a private car from VCE to Marghera for one to four passengers. The fare includes tolls, fuel, VAT and an hour of free waiting after landing, with no supplement at night.
For 9 or more, see Venice coach and minibus hire.
Exploring around Marghera? Hire a Venice chauffeur by the hour.
Since large ships were banned from the Giudecca Canal in 2021, many cruises from Venice sail from Marghera. Checking the exact berth avoids a costly detour on embarkation day.
Check the terminal name on your cruise documents.
Give us your ship and boarding time.
Land at least 4 hours before all-aboard if you go straight to the ship.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| April to October | Cruise season: more traffic at the port entrances on embarkation days. |
| September | Local festivals and open-air concerts at Forte Marghera. |
Mid-size cruise ships berth at Marghera, in an industrial area with no pedestrian access. The transfer drops you at the berth entrance indicated by your cruise line; if your ship sails from here, do not book to Piazzale Roma.
On departure day, the car from Marghera should collect you 2 h 30 min ahead of a flight within Schengen and 3 h before flights to the UK, Ireland or North America.
Weekend traffic around the Mestre ring road can add a few minutes; we include a margin.
Refund in full if you cancel 48 h ahead, or 96 h for minibuses and coaches. Read the terms.
12 km · 15–20 min · from €54
22 km · 25–30 min · from €79
25 km · 25–30 min · from €89
45 km · 40–45 min · from €109
125 km · 1 h 30 min · from €319
147 km · 1 h 35 min · from €349
Yes, to the berth entrance named by your cruise line, from €54 per vehicle.
Right after baggage reclaim at Marco Polo, with a name board. We track your flight, so the driver is there when you land.
Your boarding documents say so: Marittima only takes small ships, and mid-size ones berth at Marghera.
From €54 per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, the same price as to Venice.
No problem: the pick-up follows the real landing time and 60 minutes of waiting are free. Delays over 90 minutes are confirmed subject to availability.
Each passenger can bring a large case and a carry-on. Skis, golf bags, bikes and pushchairs travel free if you add them to the booking.
You pay by card online at booking and receive the receipt by email.
Small ships use Marittima; mid-size and large ships use Porto Marghera, Fusina, Chioggia, Trieste or Ravenna.
Flight number, passengers and your address in Marghera: you see the full price before paying.
I had a 5:30 AM pickup for the airport in Alicante. The driver arrived 10 minutes early, sent a polite text to let me know he was waiting outside, and handled everything with absolute professionalism.(09/23/2026) David Miller
We used Zonetransfers for airport transfers back and forth during a family trip to Madrid. On-time pickups, comfortable vehicles, and very friendly drivers. Will definitely use them again.(09/15/2026) Evelyn Campbell
Booked a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to our city-center hotel. Our driver, David, was exceptionally polite, helped with our heavy luggage, and gave us a few great local tips on the way.(09/11/2026) Rachel Henderson
What I appreciate most is knowing the exact cost upfront without unexpected luggage surcharges or meter surprises. Quick booking on the website and excellent customer support throughout.(09/06/2026) Emma Reed
We needed a transfer from Barcelona to Girona Airport early in the morning. The driver was there on time and we got to the airport with plenty of time. Very handy.(09/01/2026) Rachel Moore
Booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro. Long drive, but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We arrived without any problems.(08/30/2026) Tom Harris
We used Zonetransfers for a transfer from Madrid to Ciudad Real. The driver was on time and the car was comfortable. Exactly what we needed.(08/25/2026) Claire Morgan
Booked a private transfer from Lisbon Airport to Sintra. Driver was waiting when we came out and helped with the bags. Simple and hassle-free.(08/22/2026) Jack Wilson
We needed to get from Valencia to Barcelona with quite a few bags, so we decided to book a private transfer. The driver arrived on time, helped us with the luggage and we went straight to our hotel in Barcelona. It worked really well for us.(08/14/2026) Sophie Turner
We booked a transfer from Lisbon Airport to Faro as we were staying in the Algarve for a few days. It was a long drive but the car was comfortable and the driver was friendly. We just sat back and enjoyed the trip instead of worrying about trains and changing buses.(08/07/2026) James Walker