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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 7h 50m.

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 29m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $5. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $15 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 New York and takes around 7h 50m.

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 29m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $5. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 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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Hotel Virgilio
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2048 reviews)
$89+
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Pace 1954 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2166 reviews)
$96+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$159+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2072 reviews)
$117+
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Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1891 reviews)
$84+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3526 reviews)
$215+
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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 $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 60% 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 $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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