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
$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 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 8h.

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 25m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 30m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 209 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 8h.

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 25m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 30m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,154 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,131 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2622 reviews)
$120+
Hotel Isola Verde
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2538 reviews)
$106+
Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2037 reviews)
$80+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 419 reviews)
$129+
Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3006 reviews)
$81+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3428 reviews)
$180+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.23 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 $86.76 and $115.68. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.