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. Riva del Garda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
$224
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 21m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $63 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

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 137 km and will cost you around $20. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 137 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 31h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 21m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $63 for a 3h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 137 km from Riva del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

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 137 km and will cost you around $20. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 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)
$221+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$201+
Alea - Garda Lake Suite
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$231+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$243+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$412+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$231+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.84 and $50.45. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.84 and $50.45. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.