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 February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 10h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Naples takes 4h 36m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 27m 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 Avis, 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 80 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 85 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 10h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Naples takes 4h 36m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $48 for a 5h 27m 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 Avis, 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 80 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Tobago
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1155 reviews)
$152+
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Maisonme Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 553 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1888 reviews)
$183+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1996 reviews)
$178+
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Hotel Drago - Garda Lake Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1204 reviews)
$88+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3661 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. 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 $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. 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.