The average price of a 7-day trip to Lake Garda is $1,447 for a solo traveler, $2,599 for a couple, and $4,872 for a family of 4. Lake Garda hotels range from $52 to $237 per night with an average of $86, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bergamo Orio Al Serio Airport (BGY) are between $771 and $1,240 per person for economy flights and $2,419 to $3,891 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $85 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Lake Garda, IT
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BGY and stay in a Lake Garda hotel:
- January 22nd to April 1st
- August 27th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Lake Garda is usually late February and early March.
Average Lake Garda Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Lake Garda for a week is $1,104-$2,206($158-$315 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $85 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $1,017 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Lake Garda for a week is $2,504-$4,264($358-$609 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $170 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $2,034 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $99 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $67 to $82 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Lake Garda for a week is $3,372-$7,636($482-$1,091 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $340 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $4,068 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $198 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $94 to $115 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Lake Garda
How cheap can you make a vacation to Lake Garda? The cheapest trip to Lake Garda is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $43.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Lake Garda for a week is $688-$1,602($98-$229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $39 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $422 to $1,017 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Lake Garda for a week is $1,250-$2,892($179-$413 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $78 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $844 to $2,034 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $52 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $51 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Lake Garda for a week is $2,440-$5,784($349-$826 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $156 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,688 to $4,068 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $104 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $82 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Lake Garda cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Lake Garda Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Lake Garda.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Lake Garda for a week is $2,098-$7,962($300-$1,137 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $924 to $2,787 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Lake Garda for a week is $3,554-$11,820($508-$1,689 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $152 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,848 to $5,574 for first class
Lodging: $107 to $237 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $684 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Lake Garda for a week is $7,108-$21,996($1,015-$3,142 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $304 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,696 to $11,148 for first class
Lodging: $214 to $474 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $532 to $1,094 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Lake Garda Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Lake Garda is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Lake Garda due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Lake Garda Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Lake Garda hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Lake Garda.
Flight Costs to Lake Garda
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,240 average in early April to a low of $771 in late February and early March. Median flight price is $593. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Lake Garda our data includes 228 originating airports, and 104 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Lake Garda from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $13,200 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Turany (BRQ) in Brno (Czechia) at an average of just $73.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Monday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Lake Garda, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $469, so you can easily save about 61% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Lake Garda can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $590 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.