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 10h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bergamo, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 11m 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 MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 90 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 10h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Venice takes 1h 28m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bergamo, expect to pay about $12 for a 2h 11m 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 MarinoBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Riva del Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,015 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 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, 743 reviews)
$145+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 439 reviews)
$121+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1447 reviews)
$185+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2977 reviews)
$351+
Agritur Acetaia Gourmet&Relax
1 star
Excellent (8.9, 269 reviews)
$131+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4897 reviews)
$186+

Renting a car in Riva del Garda

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 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, 31% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Riva del Garda costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 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, 31% more expensive than at Verona.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95. Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Riva del Garda, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.