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
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 31h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 31m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 205 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Florence.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $24. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 185 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 31h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Genoa takes 1h 31m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 205 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Florence.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $24. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,804 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,303 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,145 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,453 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,818 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,171 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,217 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)
$322+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$336+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Hotel Cortina
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Hotel Nettuno
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$252+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.54 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 $42.38 and $56.51. 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 $3.54 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 $42.38 and $56.51. 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.