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 4 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
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 2h 21m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 36m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 169 km.

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 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 2h 21m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $19 for a 3h 36m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,713 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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, 1914 reviews)
$188+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2090 reviews)
$187+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3968 reviews)
$157+
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Hotel Cortina
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1193 reviews)
$88+
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Hotel Conca D'Oro S
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1505 reviews)
$82+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3519 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.