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
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 14m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 26m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $16 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 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 2h 14m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 26m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Resort Locanda San Verolo Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 233 reviews)
$181+
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Madrigale Panoramic Lifestyle & Soulful Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 885 reviews)
$220+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1923 reviews)
$208+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1032 reviews)
$125+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2097 reviews)
$228+
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Residence San Michele
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1168 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. 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.

Renting a car in Garda costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. 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.