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. Garda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 13h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

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 13h 20m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,084 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Garda

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 2042 reviews)
$274+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1049 reviews)
$275+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4090 reviews)
$269+
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Locanda Cà del Ponte
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 318 reviews)
$97+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3822 reviews)
$188+
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Hotel Internazionale
4 stars
Good (7.5, 879 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garda costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.59 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 $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.