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 March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Florence takes 1h 44m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 16m 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 Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 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 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Florence takes 1h 44m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 16m 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 Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,225 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Villa Cordevigo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 660 reviews)
$350+
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Hotel del Porto
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1395 reviews)
$152+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1026 reviews)
$107+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2024 reviews)
$175+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3716 reviews)
$158+
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Hotel Remat
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 941 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. 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 $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. 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.