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 October
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$176
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 27h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 58m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $18. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 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 27h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 58m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around $18. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$404+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$413+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$277+
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Hotel Cortina
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.44 and $55.26. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.44 and $55.26. 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.