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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Pizzeria La Macina (6 via cecina) and La Lepre - Desenzano del Garda (29/33 Via Bagatta) are great picks.
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 20m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Parma, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 05m trip.
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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Bergamo, the bus ride to Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around $33. From Innsbruck, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 220 miles.
Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71. Compact (Fiat 500L or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Garda, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.