Desenzano del Garda travel guide
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With a population of 22 665, Desenzano del Garda is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Desenzano del Garda has to offer.
When to visit Desenzano del Garda
How to Get to Desenzano del Garda
Plane
Although Desenzano del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 29 km from Desenzano del Garda. The shortest flight to Desenzano del Garda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Desenzano del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Desenzano del Garda to Venice takes 1h 26m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £34 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Desenzano del Garda is called Desenzano del Garda Sirmione, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Desenzano del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 105 km from Desenzano del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Desenzano del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Desenzano del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around £5. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 169 km.
Airlines serving Desenzano del Garda
Where to stay in Desenzano del Garda
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Desenzano del Garda
Most booked hotels in Desenzano del Garda
Hiring a car in Desenzano del Garda
Hiring a car in Desenzano del Garda costs £31 per day, on average, or £154 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 14% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Desenzano del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. The most frequently booked car type in Desenzano del Garda is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.