Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.

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When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$87
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 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $11. From Milan, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 08m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $11. From Milan, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 472 reviews)
$203+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1865 reviews)
$180+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1016 reviews)
$120+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1988 reviews)
$163+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3601 reviews)
$114+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3309 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.