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 Restaurant (Riviera Ristorante) and Ristorante Pizzeria La Macina (6 via cecina) are great picks.

When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 28h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 52m 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 Centauro and Avis, 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 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 28h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Turin takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 52m 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 Centauro and Avis, 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 161 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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)
$311+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$338+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$325+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$258+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.45 and $53.93. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.45 and $53.93. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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