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 February
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 32h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 09m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $21. From Lugano, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 161 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 32h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 09m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 23m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $21. From Lugano, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,719 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,682 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,057 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,180 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,165 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,627 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,133 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,350 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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)
$341+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Hotel Du Lac et Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Sporthotel Olimpo
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.34 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 $40.04 and $53.38. 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 $3.34 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 $40.04 and $53.38. 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.