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
$363
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$363
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 32h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Porto Ceresio takes 1h 12m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 25m 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 Hertz and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Verona, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 225 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 32h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Porto Ceresio takes 1h 12m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 25m 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 Hertz and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $14. From Verona, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,621 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,130 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (921 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 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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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$243+
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Lido Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$625+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$227+
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Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Good Life Hotel Garden
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$446+
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Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.51 and $55.34. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.51 and $55.34. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.