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 4 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
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $45 for a 5h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Milan, the ticket costs about $14 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 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about $45 for a 5h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Milan, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 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, 467 reviews)
$173+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1852 reviews)
$192+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1987 reviews)
$173+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3568 reviews)
$130+
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Sporthotel Olimpo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 588 reviews)
$85+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3292 reviews)
$135+
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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. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Garda, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Garda, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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