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How to get there
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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 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 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 37m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $24 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Verona, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 145 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 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 37m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $24 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Verona, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 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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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2609 reviews)
$141+
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Garda Suite Hotel - Tonelli Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 698 reviews)
$172+
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Hotel Isola Verde
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2525 reviews)
$89+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$130+
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Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3003 reviews)
$99+
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Good Life Hotel Garden
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 310 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.

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