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
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 Boston and takes around 15h 05m.

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 NOLEGGIARE and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

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 Boston and takes around 15h 05m.

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 NOLEGGIARE and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (8,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,229 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,783 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (924 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,146 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 482 reviews)
$397+
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Hotel del Porto
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1430 reviews)
$196+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2019 reviews)
$361+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1038 reviews)
$291+
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Hotel Drago - Garda Lake Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1608 reviews)
$118+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4050 reviews)
$383+
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Renting a car in Garda

Renting a car in Garda costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70.

Renting a car in Garda costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Garda.

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70.