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

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When to visit Garda

Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 435
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 435
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 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 09m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of Budget and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Verona, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 120 km from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Verona takes 1h 09m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about AED 70 for a 1h 23m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 120 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of Budget and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Garda takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Verona, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

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Regina Adelaide Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 643+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 716+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 382+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 650+
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Hotel Du Lac et Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 591+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 529+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay AED 6.98 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 AED 83.73 and AED 111.64. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.98 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 AED 83.73 and AED 111.64. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Karl or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.