Major city · Italy
Chioggia
Half-day trip from Venice or a one-night stop: see the canals, the fish market and the oldest working medieval clock, then move on.
Chioggia is a compact fishing town on the southern edge of the Venetian Lagoon, often called 'Little Venice' for its canals and narrow streets. It has a working fish market, a medieval clock tower and a handful of churches. Most visitors come as a half-day trip from Venice (1 hour by ferry) or as a quiet overnight stop between Venice and the Po Delta. The town is walkable and the main sights take 3–4 hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many restaurants close)
- Airports
- VCE · TSF
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chioggia113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chioggia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyChioggia is safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVCE Venice Marco Polo Airport (Bus to Piazzale Roma, then ferry to Chioggia (about 2 h total)).
- Getting aroundWalk the historic centre (about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) end to end).Walk the historic centre (about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) end to end).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single)€1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedApartment (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VCE Venice Marco Polo Airport (Bus to Piazzale Roma, then ferry to Chioggia (about 2 h total)) · TSF Treviso Airport (Bus to Venice Mestre, then train to Chioggia via Rovigo (about 2.5 h))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chioggia: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the historic centre (about 1.5 km end to end). Bus line 1 connects the centre to Sottomarina beach. Taxis are scarce; book ahead.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
ACTV ferry from Piazzetta Vigo to Lido, then vaporetto to San Marco
Ferry runs 4–5 times daily; check schedule.
Po Delta Regional Park
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or car, about 30 min
Bike or hike in the park; half-day trip.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Cavallino-Treporti, about 1 h
Beach resort; summer only.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Train via Rovigo, about 1 h 15 min
Mainly a transport hub; not a destination.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Historic centre (near Corso del Popolo)
Walkable to all sights; most hotels and B&Bs here.
Sottomarina (beach strip)
Lido beach, 10 min bus from centre; summer-only hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| ACTV ferry Venice–Chioggia return2 × €30 · check | €60 |
| Bus from Chioggia to Sottomarina return2 × €3 | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €436≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Gelato (2 scoops) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Pizza margherita | €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) |
| Fish dish (grilled or fried) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Glass of house wine | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ticket (single) | €1.50 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry from Venice runs about 4–5 times a day; check the ACTV schedule in advance.
- Many restaurants close for lunch between 14:00 and 19:00.Many restaurants close for lunch between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
- The fish market is open mornings only (closed Sunday and Monday).
- ZTL (limited traffic zone) in the centre; do not drive into it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ACTV ferry Venice → Chioggia: about €15 (≈ US$18) one way, 1 h (check)
- Train Chioggia → Rovigo: about €5 (≈ US$6), 40 min (check)
- Bus Chioggia → Sottomarina: €1.50 (≈ US$2), 10 min
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (graht-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much? (kwahn-toh koh-stah)
- Dov'è il mercato del pesce? — Where is the fish market? (doh-veh eel mehr-kah-toh del peh-sheh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel kohn-toh pehr fah-voh-reh)
- Parla inglese? — Do you speak English? (pahr-lah een-gleh-zeh)
Chioggia is small; most people in tourist trades speak basic English.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chioggia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (many restaurants close) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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