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 3 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
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,472 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 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 (9.3, 654 reviews)
$464+
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Sky Pool Hotel Sole Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1285 reviews)
$253+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2032 reviews)
$329+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2117 reviews)
$321+
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Hotel Drago
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1661 reviews)
$101+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4065 reviews)
$347+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garda costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.