Introduction
What to do
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 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 45m.

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 10m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 50m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 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 45m.

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 10m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 50m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Hotel Isola Verde
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2539 reviews)
$105+
Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3006 reviews)
$83+
Good Life Hotel Garden
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 310 reviews)
$104+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3487 reviews)
$208+
Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1892 reviews)
$90+
Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2030 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $131 per day, on average, or $392 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $131 per day, on average, or $392 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.42 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 $89.03 and $118.71.