Desenzano del Garda travel guide
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With a population of 22,665, Desenzano del Garda is a must-see destination in Lombardy, 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 Desenzano del Garda has to offer.
When to visit Desenzano del Garda
How to Get to Desenzano del Garda
Plane
Although Desenzano del Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 18 miles from Desenzano del Garda. The shortest flight to Desenzano del Garda from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Desenzano del Garda, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Desenzano del Garda to Milan takes 1h 15m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £46 for a 4h 38m trip. The train station in Desenzano del Garda is called Desenzano del Garda Sirmione, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Desenzano del Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 65 miles from Desenzano del Garda. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Desenzano del Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Desenzano del Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around £10. From Milan, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 115 miles.
Airlines serving Desenzano del Garda
Where to stay in Desenzano del Garda
Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Desenzano del Garda
Most booked hotels in Desenzano del Garda
Hiring a car in Desenzano del Garda
Hiring a car in Desenzano del Garda costs £41 per day, on average, or £207 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Desenzano del Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.32 and £25.76. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Desenzano del Garda, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.