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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Garda to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Garda

Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garda in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

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 C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 127 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 169 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

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 C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 127 km from Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 169 km.

Airlines serving Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Garda

Most booked hotels in Garda

Color Hotel Style & Design
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 381+
Hotel Caesius Thermae & Spa Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 430+
Aqualux Hotel Spa & Suite
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 404+
Hotel Excelsior Le Terrazze
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 275+
Parc Hotel Germano Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 303+
Parc Hotel Gritti
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 239+

Renting a car in Garda

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.69 and C$ 44.92.

Expect to pay C$ 2.81 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.69 and C$ 44.92.