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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Riva del Garda has to offer.

When to visit Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 85 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Milan, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about $58 for a 4h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Riva del Garda is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 85 miles 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, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 105 miles and will cost you around $26. From Milan, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 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, 737 reviews)
$143+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 444 reviews)
$136+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1444 reviews)
$201+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2988 reviews)
$338+
Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 263 reviews)
$153+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4913 reviews)
$192+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.