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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Garda
If you’re looking for affordable options, RIVIERA Restaurant (Riviera Ristorante) and Ristorante Pizzeria La Macina (6 via cecina) are great picks.
When to visit Garda
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 36h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 13m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $58 for a 2h 13m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and AcaRent, among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Garda takes 169 km and will cost you around $24. From Venice, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Garda
Where to stay in popular areas of Garda
Most booked hotels in Garda
Hiring a car in Garda
Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.04 and $52.05. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 88% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.