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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riva del Garda has to offer.

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When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bolzano, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 78 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Milan, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 120 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 1h 25m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bolzano, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 78 miles from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around C$ 25. From Milan, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del 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 AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around C$ 188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 238 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riva del Garda

Most booked hotels in Riva del Garda

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Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Parc Hotel Flora
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 227+
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Villa Italia Luxury Suites and Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 403+
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Holiday IV Gardan
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.91 and C$ 42.55.

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 per litre in Riva del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.91 and C$ 42.55.

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