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 October
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 New York and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 43m 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 Italy Car Rent, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $13. From Parma, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 110 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 New York and takes around 7h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 43m 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 Italy Car Rent, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $13. From Parma, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 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, 1150 reviews)
$144+
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Hotel Regina Adelaide
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 871 reviews)
$168+
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Maisonme Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 551 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1879 reviews)
$182+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1995 reviews)
$176+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3646 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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 $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. 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.