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 February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 Boston and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 37m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $5. From Verona, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Boston and takes around 7h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 37m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $24 for a 2h 06m trip.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $5. From Verona, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,705 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,667 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,035 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,156 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,081 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,608 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,366 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,639 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Tobago
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1160 reviews)
$147+
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Hotel Regina Adelaide
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 882 reviews)
$176+
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Maisonme Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 559 reviews)
$191+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1026 reviews)
$113+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2013 reviews)
$178+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3707 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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.