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, Ristorante Fior di Loto (8 Via dei Laghi) 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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 40m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 12m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $25. From Milan, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 115 miles.
Airlines serving Garda
Where to stay in popular areas of Garda
Most booked hotels in Garda
Hiring a car in Garda
Expect to pay $3.54 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 $42.41 and $56.54. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.