Hi, i am landing late at night at Marco Polo. I will probably have my luggage by 12:00am. Will the rental car offices be open at this time.? I am thinking of driving straight to Castelrotto in the Dolomites, in the dark, or finding a hotel nearby that is open that late. Are the roads well lit up in the mountains? Does anybody have any ideas or suggestions.
The rental car offices at VCE airport open from 8am to Midnight. So if your flight is delayed even slightly, you might be out of luck.
I don't know where you are flying from, but if you are coming from a transoceanic flight, you might also be jet lagged, so I don't know if getting in a car for a long drive is a good idea.
From VCE to Castelrotto, is mostly freeway driving, if you want the most direct and fast way. During the day, you might enjoy the drive through the mountains, however, since the views are fantastic.
How can the roads be well lit at night? Are mountains or country roads lit at night outside of built up areas in your country? For sure they aren't around here in California. They are pitch dark. You need to rely on your car headlights.
My suggestion is to stay in a hotel near the airport, and head to your destination in the morning. There is also a Courtyard by Marriott near the VCE airport, among several others:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/vcecy-courtyard-venice-airport/
You may or may not be jet lagged. But at the very least, you body / mental clock will be way off and you will be unfamiliar with the roads. Absolutely agree that the only smart thing to do is stay at a hotel by the airport and start your drive the next morning.
If you drive, you will get there at 4 in the morning (maybe). You are not likely to find anything open to take you in. So you can sleep in the car until at least 7 am when someone shows up or gets out of bed to let you in.
Thank you for the advice. Appreciate it.
Does the airport shut down at 12:00 or can one find a corner to rest till morning?
