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
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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 Rent Smart 24, 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 Boston and takes around 9h 55m.

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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,025 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,747 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 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 (9.2, 1281 reviews)
$242+
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Hotel del Porto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1425 reviews)
$159+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2014 reviews)
$351+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1033 reviews)
$263+
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Hotel Drago - Garda Lake Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1599 reviews)
$114+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4038 reviews)
$277+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.

Renting a car in Garda costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49.