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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 15m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $81 for a 8h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around $17. From Milan, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 120 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 Boston and takes around 13h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 15m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bari, expect to pay about $81 for a 8h 40m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around $17. From Milan, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (897 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)
$256+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1871 reviews)
$181+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1988 reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1020 reviews)
$129+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3615 reviews)
$111+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3310 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. 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 $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. 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.