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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riva del Garda has to offer.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
$256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
$256
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 12m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 85 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Bergamo, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 110 miles and will cost you around $60. From Florence, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 180 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 12m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 85 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Bergamo, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 110 miles and will cost you around $60. From Florence, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,662 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 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, Excellent reviews)
$232+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$223+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$317+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$494+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$193+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$294+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.19 and $53.59.

Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.19 and $53.59.