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.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 Syracuse and takes around 33h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Rome takes 3h 18m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 120 miles and will cost you around $7. From Munich, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 335 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 Syracuse and takes around 33h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Rome takes 3h 18m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m 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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 120 miles and will cost you around $7. From Munich, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 335 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, 734 reviews)
$143+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 443 reviews)
$135+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1444 reviews)
$199+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2986 reviews)
$330+
Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 262 reviews)
$151+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4916 reviews)
$186+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.