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 55 km from Riva del Garda. The shortest flight to Riva del Garda from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 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 00m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 10m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

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 $13. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $13 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 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 00m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 10m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

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 $13. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $293 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, 720 reviews)
$144+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 435 reviews)
$135+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1427 reviews)
$175+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2987 reviews)
$282+
Acetaia del Balsamico Trentino
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 254 reviews)
$132+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4890 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. 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.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. 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.