Riva del Garda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riva del Garda

With a population of 14,727, Riva del Garda is a must-see destination in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riva del Garda has to offer.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Riva del Garda

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 26m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $6. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 26m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $6. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, 716 reviews)
$144+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 435 reviews)
$130+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1420 reviews)
$158+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2947 reviews)
$269+
Acetaia del Balsamico Trentino
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 252 reviews)
$124+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4862 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.