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Bus rental in Mestre Venice

Explore Venice and the Veneto region in comfort with 8Rental's modern range of buses. Our fleet includes Mercedes Tourismo, Setra 500 up to 55 travelers, and MAN Lion’s Coach (49 seats): all equipped with air conditioning, and reclining seats. Perfect for group transfers, sightseeing, or corporate travel, our vehicles ensure a smooth, relaxing journey from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Piazzale Roma, Mestre, or destinations across northern Italy.

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Bus rental in Venice for groups of 19 to 57 passengers

Venice sits on 118 islands connected by 400 bridges, and no motor vehicle can enter the historic center. This geographical reality shapes every transport decision groups face when visiting. We operate from the mainland, with coaches positioned at Mestre, Marghera, and along the causeway where Piazzale Roma serves as the entry point to the pedestrian city.

Our Venice coach rental fleet covers 3 group sizes.

  • 19-seat midi coaches for smaller delegations
  • 49-seat Mercedes Tourismo coaches with air conditioning and WiFi for standard tour groups
  • 57-seat executive vehicles for conferences requiring premium transport

Our drivers hold Italian CQC certification and know where coaches can legally stop, which routes avoid low bridges, and how to time arrivals with vaporetto connections. Our all-inclusive pricing covers fuel, motorway tolls, and parking at approved coach facilities around Piazzale Roma and Tronchetto.

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Our fleet of buses in Venice

Mercedes Setra MAN Iveco
Standard

Setra S 515HD

49 Passengers
49 Luggage
Bus Setra 49 Seater
Standard

Large Coach

57 Passengers
57 Luggage
Coach Man Lion 57 Seater side
Standard

Mercedes Sprinter

16-19 Passengers
16-17 Luggage
Minibus 16 seater
Standard

Midi Coach

29 Passengers
29 Luggage
Midi Coach Iveco 29 seats
Standard

Double Decker Coach

80+ Passengers
80 Luggage
Double Decker Bus Setra 81 Seater
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Corporate events and MICE transport in the Veneto

Venice hosts major trade shows, from the Architecture Biennale to specialized industry conferences at venues across the lagoon and mainland. Corporate groups often stay in Mestre or Lido, requiring daily transport to event venues, client dinners, and airport runs for executives arriving mid-conference. We assign a dedicated coordinator to MICE clients, handling the schedule changes that inevitably occur when meetings run long.

Our executive coaches feature leather seating, onboard WiFi, USB charging at every row, and climate control that keeps passengers comfortable during summer months when Veneto temperatures climb. For multi-day events, we plan routes that comply with EU driving hour regulations while maximizing productive time.

There are no surprise invoices when your conference concludes, because the original quote covers driver, vehicle, and all operational costs.

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Venice airport transfers and cruise port pickups

Marco Polo Airport handles most international arrivals, located 13 kilometers from the city center on the mainland. Treviso Airport sits 40 kilometers northwest serving several budget carriers. Both require ground transportation coordination that public buses cannot provide for groups with luggage. Your driver will track your flight and adapt the pickup time when possible.

For Marco Polo transfers, our coaches wait at the designated bus area while passengers collect bags, then drive directly to Piazzale Roma or hotels in Mestre.

Cruise logistics have their own quirks, since larger ships now dock at Marghera while smaller vessels still use the Marittima terminal. Our bus charter service in Venice coordinates with cruise schedules, positioning coaches 15 minutes before groups emerge from the terminal. Groups continuing to Florence, Lake Garda, or the Dolomites benefit from a driver who has already loaded luggage and confirmed the route.

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Prices for Venice Bus hire

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Bus 49 pax Minibus 16 pax Minivan 7 pax
Venice Marco Polo Airport from € 465 from € 330 from € 150
Port of Ravenna from € 595 from € 525 from € 350
4 hours of service: from € 525 from € 425 from € 320
8 hours of service: from € 990 from € 825 from € 640
Transfers A<->B from € 2.4 km from € 2.2/km from € 1.5/km

Getting the most from your Venice bus hire

Groups visiting Murano, Burano, and the outer islands should understand that coaches cannot follow across the water. The standard approach involves dropping the group at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto, where passengers board vaporetti for the islands while the coach relocates to the agreed pickup location. Our drivers suggest arrival times that align with ferry schedules, avoiding the frustration of watching a vaporetto depart as your group reaches the quay.

Day trips from Venice follow similar patterns.

  • Verona
  • The Prosecco wine region
  • Palladian villas
  • Outlet malls

You specify the destination, we handle the logistics of getting you there with air-conditioned comfort and sufficient luggage space. Request a quote through our online form and receive a response within hours.

A local tip from our drivers. Arrive at Piazzale Roma at least 20 minutes before your vaporetto if you want photos on the causeway with the lagoon behind you. The best morning light hits around 8:30am, before the day-tripper crowds arrive.

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Questions & Answers

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You can get a quote either by completing it online or by sending us an email. Our responsible and acknowledged staff will review the quote as soon as possible and contact you shortly afterward. If the pricing we set for your specific requirements is satisfactory or you have unsettled questions, please, contact us at once.
We have set the minimum rental time for all types of buses to be three hours.
If you have a tournament trip in mind for a large group of people, we definitely have the most appropriate vehicle with all modern comforts for traveling longer distances. And yet, if you are heading to local away games, renting a school bus will be a more budget-friendly option. A chauffeured bus reservation in Venice is the most effective option for delivering a sports team to the destination in time. Furthermore, the biggest coaches have different storage options to accommodate your group’s sports equipment. And finally, while the expert chauffeur is driving you to the destination, your sports team can have some extra bonding time before they hit the field. Contact our booking specialist for extra details or requesting a quote.
Bus hire demonstrates a flexible approach toward applying changes to an already-reserved service. If you are to change the date, we will have to take it as a service cancellation. Afterward, you will have to rebook the service by providing us with an updated itinerary. The cancellation fees are set at a minimum. However, fees are inevitable in such situations as a change in the date, which brings forward a problem with bus availability or mandatory adjustments.
No, smoking inside the bus is absolutely forbidden. The chauffeur makes frequent stops for the passengers to smoke or use the toilet.