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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.
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
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 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 30m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 51 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Bergamo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around €12. From Milan, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 115 miles.
Airlines serving Garda
Where to stay in popular areas of Garda
Most booked hotels in Garda
Hiring a car in Garda
Expect to pay €1.77 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 €21.21 and €28.28. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.