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
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$185
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 30h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 42m 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 B-Rent, 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 $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 120 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 30h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 42m 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 B-Rent, 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 $10. From Verona, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 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)
$316+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Hotel Nettuno
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$164+
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Hotel Royal
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$169+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.32 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 $39.78 and $53.04. 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 $3.32 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 $39.78 and $53.04. 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.