Riva del Garda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riva del Garda

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.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in December
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 55 km 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 ÖBB. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £30 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around £10. From Milan, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 55 km 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 ÖBB. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £30 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around £10. From Milan, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,668 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,505 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,814 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £244 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£144+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£228+
Goti' Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£117+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.