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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 34 miles 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 Parma takes 1h 39m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m 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 Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Parma, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 105 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 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 Parma takes 1h 39m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m 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 Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Parma, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,124 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 $195 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, 2615 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Isola Verde
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2536 reviews)
$88+
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Garda Hotel Forte Charme
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2256 reviews)
$109+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2033 reviews)
$79+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$128+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3428 reviews)
$189+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

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