Introduction
Where to eat
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Garda

If you’re looking for affordable options, RIVIERA Restaurant (Riviera Ristorante) and Ristorante Pizzeria La Macina (6 via cecina) are great picks.

When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$82
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 Los Angeles and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 13m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 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 Los Angeles and takes around 14h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 13m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 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 (9.1, 448 reviews)
$368+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1781 reviews)
$381+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 969 reviews)
$320+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1963 reviews)
$287+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3436 reviews)
$300+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3127 reviews)
$249+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Peugeot 308 SW or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Peugeot 308 SW or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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