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
$323
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$323
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 58h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 13m 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 Target Italy and AcaRent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 145 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 58h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 13m 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 Target Italy and AcaRent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,006 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,765 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,310 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,638 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,829 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,294 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,853 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,177 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (820 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $325 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$253+
Parc Hotel Flora
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$219+
Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$195+
Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$191+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$396+
Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$234+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.40 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 $40.78 and $54.37. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.40 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 $40.78 and $54.37. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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