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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Riva del Garda travel guide

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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 3 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$ 171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 171
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Avis and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 217 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Turin takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of Avis and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

MILMilan All airports
VRNVerona
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around C$ 170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 256 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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Torbole Aparthotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Hotel Lago Di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 290+
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Caravel Bike Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Bellavista Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay C$ 2.64 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$ 31.59 and C$ 42.12. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.64 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$ 31.59 and C$ 42.12. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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