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How to get there
Where to stay
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Riva del Garda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riva del Garda

With a population of 14,727, Riva del Garda is a must-see destination in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riva del Garda has to offer.

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When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Riva del Garda

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Verona takes 1h 43m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Sixt, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $12. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Verona takes 1h 43m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Sixt, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $12. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,826 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,250 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,243 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$152+
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Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1892 reviews)
$87+
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Good Life Hotel Garden
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 310 reviews)
$104+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3487 reviews)
$217+
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Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2030 reviews)
$124+
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Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4747 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $162 per day, on average, or $485 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.42 per gallon in Riva del 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 (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $162 per day, on average, or $485 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.42 per gallon in Riva del 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 (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

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