Garda travel guide

Garda Tourism | Garda Guide

You're Going to Love Garda

With a population of 3,611, Garda is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.

When to visit Garda

Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Garda

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Milan, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Milan, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1837 reviews)
$343+
Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1630 reviews)
$301+
Hotel Drago
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1013 reviews)
$112+
Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 705 reviews)
$281+
Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3983 reviews)
$240+
Hotel Conca D'Oro
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1178 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Garda, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Garda costs $42 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Garda, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.