Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Garda

If you’re looking for affordable options, RIVIERA Restaurant (Riviera Ristorante) and Ristorante Pizzeria La Macina (6 via cecina) are great picks.

When to visit Garda

Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Garda

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Color Hotel Style, Design & Gourmet
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£185+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Eurocongressi Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£148+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Fiat 500X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Garda, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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