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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 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 1h 14m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 43m 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 Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $8. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 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 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 1h 14m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 43m 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 Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 95 miles and will cost you around $8. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $285 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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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3559 reviews)
$238+
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Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1908 reviews)
$113+
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Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2044 reviews)
$134+
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Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 5220 reviews)
$107+
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Lake Hotel Benaco
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1798 reviews)
$81+
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Hotel Oasi Wellness & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3751 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

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