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Where to stay
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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
$333
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
$333
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 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 38m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 43m 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 Centauro and Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 193 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 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 38m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 43m 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 Centauro and Avis, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $368 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)
$225+
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Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Parc Hotel Flora S
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$281+
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Good Life Hotel Garden
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.38 and $53.84. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.38 and $53.84. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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