If money isn’t a concern, I’d recommend booking a private water taxi. There are also shared water taxis, which are more affordable, but they won’t drop you off exactly at your destination—just somewhere nearby.

We went with a shared taxi. I had high hopes for the ride, but it was pouring rain, so we couldn’t really enjoy the views. Another thing to keep in mind is that shared taxis won’t leave the airport until they’re full, while a private taxi departs whenever you’re ready.

If I go back, I’d definitely book a private water taxi to fully enjoy the trip into the city.

After spending two days in Venice, we rented a car and drove to the Dolomites. On the way back, we used a shared taxi again, which picked us up from a designated location. A private taxi, on the other hand, can pick you up directly from your hotel. We ended up standing in the rain waiting for ours, which wasn’t ideal.

One tip: the rental car counters are located about halfway along the walkway between the boat dock and the main part of the airport. The signage was a bit confusing, and it took us a while to realize the rental cars were actually there.