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 August
Estimated hotel price
$275
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in August
Estimated hotel price
$275
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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 45h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 08m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $69 for a 1h 15m 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 Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 80 miles and will cost you around $27. From Sesto San Giovanni, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 125 miles.

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 45h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Venice takes 1h 08m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $69 for a 1h 15m 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 Rent Smart 24 and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 80 miles and will cost you around $27. From Sesto San Giovanni, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$348+
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Resort Locanda San Verolo Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$359+
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Sky Pool Hotel Sole Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$268+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$454+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$500+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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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 $42.06 and $56.08. 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 $42.06 and $56.08. 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.