Garda travel guide
Garda Tourism | Garda Guide
You're Going to Love Garda
With a population of 3.611, Garda is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Garda
When to visit Garda
How to Get to Garda
Plane
Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Bergamo, the bus ride to Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around £10. From Venice, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 85 miles.
Airlines serving Garda
Where to stay in Garda
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Garda
Most booked hotels in Garda
Hiring a car in Garda
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500X or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.