Introduction
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Garda

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riviera Terrace (Riviera Terrace Via San Vigilio 17) and Trattoria Antica Contrada (23 vIa Colombare) are great picks.

When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 27h 15m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 16m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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 27h 15m.

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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 16m 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Italy Car Rent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,316 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$664+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$615+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$521+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$505+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$585+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$441+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.82 and $51.76. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.24 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 $38.82 and $51.76. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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