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 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Porto Ceresio takes 1h 12m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 25m trip.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 153 km and will cost you around $8. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km.

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 7h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Porto Ceresio takes 1h 12m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 25m trip.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 153 km and will cost you around $8. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 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, 1156 reviews)
$146+
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Maisonme Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 554 reviews)
$138+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1896 reviews)
$194+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$111+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2007 reviews)
$185+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3685 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. 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 $7.61 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 $91.30 and $121.74. 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.