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. Garda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 12h 40m.

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 Italy Car Rent and GREEN MOTION , 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 12h 40m.

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 Italy Car Rent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2049 reviews)
$265+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1055 reviews)
$188+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2115 reviews)
$301+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4112 reviews)
$181+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3857 reviews)
$179+
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Hotel Royal
3 stars
Good (7.2, 769 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garda costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.