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 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 Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $85 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 129 km and will cost you around $44. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 169 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 36h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $85 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 129 km and will cost you around $44. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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)
$361+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$320+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$221+
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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)
$201+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$272+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.51 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 $42.05 and $56.06. 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 $3.51 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 $42.05 and $56.06. 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.