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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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 0h 55m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $10. 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 0h 55m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 51m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (889 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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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Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1315 reviews)
$119+
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Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 812 reviews)
$135+
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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2544 reviews)
$131+
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VIVERE suites and rooms
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 39 reviews)
$460+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1584 reviews)
$80+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 415 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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