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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Desenzano del Garda has to offer.

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When to visit Desenzano del Garda

Desenzano del Garda in April
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Desenzano del Garda in April
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Desenzano del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Desenzano del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Desenzano del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Desenzano del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around £10. From Parma, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

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 London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Desenzano del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Desenzano del Garda to Genoa takes 1h 29m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £11 for a 1h 43m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Desenzano del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Desenzano del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around £10. From Parma, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Desenzano del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi

Airlines serving Desenzano del Garda

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,046 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,518 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Desenzano del Garda

Most booked hotels in Desenzano del Garda

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Olivi Hotel & Natural Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hotel Porto Azzurro
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Palace Hotel Desenzano
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Riel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hotel Acquaviva Del Garda
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hotel Sirmione Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Desenzano del Garda

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desenzano del Garda, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.51 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 £18.11 and £24.14. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desenzano del Garda, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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