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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 02m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 23m 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 Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, MarinoBus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $8 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 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 02m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 23m 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 Felirent and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, MarinoBus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,769 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,162 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,245 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 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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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 2621 reviews)
$130+
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Hotel Isola Verde
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2538 reviews)
$85+
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Garda Hotel Forte Charme
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2256 reviews)
$125+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2038 reviews)
$93+
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Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3006 reviews)
$90+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3452 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 208 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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