Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Riva del Garda travel guide

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With a population of 14,727, Riva del Garda is a must-see destination in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.

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When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Riva del Garda

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 2h 14m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $24. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 2h 14m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $35 for a 3h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $24. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

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Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Hotel Virgilio
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Hotel Residence Torbole
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$242+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$380+
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Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.68 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.07 and $58.76. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.68 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $44.07 and $58.76. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.