Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Garda travel guide

Garda Tourism | Garda Guide

You're Going to Love Garda

With a population of 3,611, Garda is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy.

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When to visit Garda

Garda in August
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in August
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Garda

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 48h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Train. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 17m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Garda takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 48h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Train. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 17m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $74 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Milan, the bus ride to Garda takes 125 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,975 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,944 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,026 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$572+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$387+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$526+
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Hotel Drago - Garda Lake Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$356+
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Hotel Cortina
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.77 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.17 and $60.23. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.77 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.17 and $60.23. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.