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Riva del Garda travel guide

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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 Boston and takes around 7h 30m.

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 1h 24m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 15m 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 Ace, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 90 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 Boston and takes around 7h 30m.

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 1h 24m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 15m 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 Ace, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,943 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,710 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,280 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,862 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 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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Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 751 reviews)
$138+
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Parc Hotel Flora
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2356 reviews)
$172+
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Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1247 reviews)
$137+
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Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (9.2, 496 reviews)
$136+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3091 reviews)
$314+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1487 reviews)
$149+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $74 per day, on average, or $223 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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