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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 13h 15m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL 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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 15m.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,062 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,612 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,870 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,844 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,231 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,291 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 482 reviews)
$381+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2018 reviews)
$333+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1039 reviews)
$294+
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Hotel Drago
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1612 reviews)
$117+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4050 reviews)
$372+
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Hotel Al Sole Bardolino
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 892 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garda costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.40 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 $100.84 and $134.46. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.