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 November
Estimated hotel price
€145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
€145
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about €54 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 93 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Rent a Car, among others, in Bergamo.

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 169 km and will cost you around €24. From Milan, the ticket costs about €7 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about €54 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 93 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Rent a Car, among others, in Bergamo.

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 169 km and will cost you around €24. From Milan, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around €130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
€132+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
€126+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€186+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€312+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€94+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€177+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay €1.90 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 €22.72 and €30.29. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.90 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 €22.72 and €30.29. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.