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.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Philadelphia and takes around 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 13m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 13m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around $8. From Milan, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 115 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 Philadelphia and takes around 14h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 13m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 13m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around $8. From Milan, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,707 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,804 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,610 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,972 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,685 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,320 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,360 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (898 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, 728 reviews)
$129+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 412 reviews)
$121+
Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1032 reviews)
$131+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2913 reviews)
$150+
Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (9, 302 reviews)
$147+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9, 276 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.38 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 $88.58 and $118.10. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.