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 5 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
RM 696
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riva del Garda in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 696
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about RM 67 for a 1h 01m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 145 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bologna, the ticket costs about RM 72 for a journey of 169 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Riva del Garda to Bologna takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about RM 67 for a 1h 01m 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 NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 145 km and will cost you around RM 33. From Bologna, the ticket costs about RM 72 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Riva del Garda

Airlines serving Riva del Garda

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riva del Garda

Average rates range from around RM 565 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 765 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)
RM 687+
Casa Alla Lega
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 592+
Hotel Lago di Garda
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 736+
Du Lac Et Du Parc Grand Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,266+
Park Hotel Il Vigneto
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 516+
Grand Hotel Liberty
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 673+

Hiring a car in Riva del Garda

Expect to pay RM 9.73 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 RM 116.73 and RM 155.64. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.73 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 RM 116.73 and RM 155.64. The most frequently booked car type in Riva del Garda is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.