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
€143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
€143
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 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 30m.

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 €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about €44 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 58 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around €12. From Milan, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Riva del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 30m.

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 €10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about €44 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 58 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Bergamo.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 100 miles and will cost you around €12. From Milan, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (7,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,881 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,883 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around €106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €121 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)
€126+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
€130+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€54+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
€127+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€114+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.26 and €28.35. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.26 and €28.35. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Riva del Garda, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.