Introduction
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 3 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
AED 369
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 369
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around AED 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bolzano, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 28m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, 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 137 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Milan, the ticket costs about AED 92 for a journey of 193 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around AED 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bolzano, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 28m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, 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 137 km and will cost you around AED 66. From Milan, the ticket costs about AED 92 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Garda

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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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)
AED 901+
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Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,210+
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Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 612+
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Aqualux Hotel Spa Suite & Terme
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 874+
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Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 831+
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Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 675+
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Hiring a car in Garda

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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