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 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
C$ 200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 200
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 Montreal and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 12m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 126 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 177 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 Montreal and takes around 9h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 12m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 126 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Riva del Garda, including FlixBus, GoOpti and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,589 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around C$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 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)
C$ 197+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 356+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 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$ 34.00 and C$ 45.33.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 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$ 34.00 and C$ 45.33.