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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Orlando and takes around 17h 30m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Dryyve, 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 Orlando and takes around 17h 30m.

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 Rent Smart 24 and Dryyve, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,114 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,867 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,301 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Sky Pool Hotel Sole Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1282 reviews)
$270+
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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 482 reviews)
$369+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2025 reviews)
$328+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2117 reviews)
$318+
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Hotel Drago
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1638 reviews)
$82+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4054 reviews)
$335+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98. 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 $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $7.87 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 $94.48 and $125.98. 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.