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

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. 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 Riva del Garda has to offer.

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When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 85 miles from Riva del 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 Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 85 miles from Riva del 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 Riva del Garda, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 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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Parc Hotel Flora
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£233+
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Gotì Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda costs £39 per day, on average, or £158 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda costs £39 per day, on average, or £158 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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