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

Garda travel guide

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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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Where to Eat in Garda

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riviera Terrace (Riviera Terrace Via San Vigilio 17) and Trattoria Antica Contrada (23 vIa Colombare) are great picks.

When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 34h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 25m 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 233 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 34h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $23 for a 1h 25m 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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$338+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Sporthotel Olimpo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$232+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.52. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 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 $41.64 and $55.52. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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