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 March
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Florence takes 1h 44m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Florence takes 1h 44m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Hotel del Porto
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$238+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$318+
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Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$298+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$181+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.28 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 $39.35 and $52.47. 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 $3.28 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 $39.35 and $52.47. 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.