Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 85 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and GREEN MOTION , 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 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 85 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and GREEN MOTION , 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 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,246 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,799 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,200 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$152+
Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3006 reviews)
$111+
Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1892 reviews)
$87+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3526 reviews)
$215+
Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2030 reviews)
$124+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4745 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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 $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. 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.