No one seems to be able to answer your question since no one we know really does that....takes a water taxi such a short distance.

I think that's why we've all been trying to give you an idea of what we've paid for distances that people typically ride so that you can guage on your own what the cost might be.

If you really want to do this, just ask a water taxi the cost before boarding. My guess is that it would be anywhere betweent $30 and $40, but that's just a guess.

Hi tiggle,

I would guess that it would be closer to 50E.

If you note the fare schedule for taxicabs, you will see that the first mile or two are the most expensive.

Thus, a short trip on a water taxi, will cost more than half the price of one twice as long.

In June, I posted this info:

FYI: paraphrased from the most recent Venice Word email:

Last Friday, Venice's municipal council
set mandatory fixed prices for all water taxis, which will be required to install meters.

The prices, to go into effect sometime in July 2003, will be:

8.7 Euro for the "pull" or the initial charge;
1.3 Euro for each additional
minute;
5.5 Euro for a nighttime surcharge;
5.9 Euro for a holiday (timeframes not specified) surcharge; and
1.5 Euro for luggage (did not say per piece).

Since then, the taxi drivers (captains?) have pressured the Venetian officials to delay the mandated compliance date to August 4 (at the earliest) to make certain the unlicensed, illegal taxis are dealt with in the new ordinances.

So, sorry to not specifically answer your question, but (depending upon when you go and when the meters start running) the result of this may affect the fares.

I agree with Ira's estimate of 50 euro for the water taxi from San Marco to Rialto. I asked for a price from San Marco to the gaming casino (which is also on the Grand Canal) in the hope that there may be a freebie offer like the taxi to the glass factory or the bus from New York to Atlantic City, but I was quoted 50 euro.

Thank you all for the great information!

Found this posted on slowtrav.com.

From Veniceword:

NEWS. The bargaining goes on. At least until August 4th, the new date for the installation of compulsory taximeters on the water-taxis of Venice. The machines were supposed to be activated last Friday, July 25th, but the influential water-taxi drivers oppose the new system, and they lodged a strong protest with the mayor and the municipality: "There are no controls for illegal water-taxi drivers, and the rules for us are too strict," one of the legal drivers said. "For example, we're fined like the big cruising boats. It's persecution." But August 4th could still be the official starting date.

CURIO. Do you want a cheap visit to Venice? The solution is very simple: arrive by yacht. A recent study found that one of the cheapest ways to visit Venice is to moor a boat in the central area called Riva dei Sette Martiri, between Riva degli Schiavoni and the Giardini di Castello, five minutes from St. Mark's Square. Despite its prime location, parking for private yachts isn't very expensive -- the price is 6.24 euros every day, the same as a car park in Piazzale Roma and less than a cappuccino in St. Mark's Square. So a romantic week on the lagoon in the centre of Venice costs only 43 euros!

Thanks statia, but where do I tie up my dighy?

Good one, Ira!

Heck, after just returning and seeing those yachts for myself, I wouldn't mind just having the dinghy from one of them! I'd still gladly pay the daily fee for mooring.