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
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
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 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 07m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $22 for a 6h 42m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, 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 185 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 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 07m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $22 for a 6h 42m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, 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 185 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Villa Cordevigo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 660 reviews)
$357+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1915 reviews)
$193+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1028 reviews)
$114+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2025 reviews)
$197+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3965 reviews)
$161+
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Hotel Conca D'Oro S
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1436 reviews)
$77+
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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.