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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

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 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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

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 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 (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,543 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,474 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,014 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,363 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
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Where to stay in Garda

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Villa Cordevigo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 655 reviews)
$467+
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Sky Pool Hotel Sole Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1286 reviews)
$247+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2035 reviews)
$315+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4069 reviews)
$318+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3785 reviews)
$215+
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Hotel Internazionale
4 stars
Good (7.5, 862 reviews)
$106+
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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 18% 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 18% 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.