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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $87 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $25. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 105 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 36h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $87 for a 3h 18m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $25. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 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)
$311+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$318+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$252+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.50 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 $41.99 and $55.99. 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 $3.50 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 $41.99 and $55.99. 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.