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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$334
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
$334
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 33h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 46m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 169 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 33h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 46m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,538 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,483 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,393 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,371 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (880 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $307 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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VIVERE suites and rooms
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
$796+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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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 $40.69 and $54.26. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 24% 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 $40.69 and $54.26. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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