Vacation Rentals in Lake Garda

If you are looking for a vacation rental on Lake Garda, you will find it on the densely populated southern shore of the lake, where in tranquil villages such as Desenzano del Garda, Paschiera del Garda, Lazise and San Felice del Benaco you will find numerous accommodations just a few hundred metres from the lake shore. A holiday apartment on one of the harbour and beach promenades not only promises a picturesque view of the lake with a breathtaking alpine panorama in the north, but also short distances to the ferry docks from where you can cross to the other shore or book one of the popular boat tours.

Both the more recent buildings and the lovingly renovated holiday apartments in the narrow alleys of the medieval town centres have modern furnishings and often even free Wlan and their own pool. You will find holiday resorts with these characteristics not only in the south, but also, albeit in smaller numbers, in the north and on the western shore of Lake Garda.

High above the steeply sloping eastern and western banks, serpentines carved into the rock meander the steep hills upwards. These are lined with sophisticated villas in Mediterranean style, which you can rent either as a whole or in one of them. Among pine and olive groves, you will reside high above picturesque places such as Riva del Garda in the north, Malcesine in the west or Tremosine in the east, and enjoy the La dolce Vita with an ice-cold Martini from the in-house swimming pool.

The Mediterranean climate and varied topography make Lake Garda a Mecca for cyclists. Both the villages on the shore and the small mountain villages offer an ideal starting point for ambitious cyclists who want to circle the lake in front of a dreamlike scenery or steel themselves on the steep mountain roads such as the "Ponale" at 500 meters altitude for bigger tasks. Mountain bikers, on the other hand, feel particularly at home on the challenging trails on the slopes and in the hinterland and explore the secrets of the region as well as their colleagues on the road bike during guided tours. Thanks to numerous bike rental companies, who also deliver the rental bikes to your vacation rental or apartment, you can safely leave your own bike in your own cellar.

Since the 1950s Lake Garda has been the epitome of family holidays in the sunny south of the country, which is mainly due to the picturesque beaches and the pleasant water temperatures, which invite you to splash around unrestrained. In addition to the possibility of exploring the region with its cultural sights with child, dog and hiking boots, the region offers a rich excursion program especially on the south coast. In addition to the Sea Life Aquarium in Castelnuovo del Garda, this applies especially to action-packed theme parks such as Movieland Park and Caneva Aquapark.

Thanks to the mild temperatures almost all year round and the low rainfall, Lake Garda is worth a trip all year round with the exception of the cold winter months of January and December. Cyclists sometimes find good conditions for training trips already in March and April as well as in October. Due to the maximum daytime temperatures of 23 to 29 degrees Celsius on average and up to ten hours of sunshine, the optimal travel time for bathers is between May and September. Due to the high demand you should book your vacation rental for the high season as early as possible.

Almost every town on Lake Garda offers a colourful programme of events throughout the year. The spectrum ranges from sporting highlights such as the Lake Garda Marathon in October and the Giro del Trentino cycle race, which stops there regularly in April, to culinary festivities, which are usually celebrated in Italy. These include the Pumpkin Festival in September, the San Martino Wine Festival in August, the Truffle Festival in October and the Broccoli di Torbole Festival in December. The programme is rounded off by the traditional wine barrel rolling and the Mediterranean city festivals.

How much does it cost to book a vacation rental in Lake Garda?

Last year, rentals in Lake Garda had an annual average price of around $193 per night.

During which months can you find the best price for vacation rentals in Lake Garda?

If it is your aim to save the maximum during your vacation to Lake Garda, go there in October ($171 per night on average), May ($174), or April ($175), to find the lowest prices for the whole year.

In which months is it more expensive to rent a vacation rental in Lake Garda?

Last year, the month that showed the highest annual average prices in Lake Garda was July, with an average price of $224 per night. This was followed by August, with an average of $222, and then January, with $214.

Should I plan a trip to Lake Garda well in advance?

If you decide to put Lake Garda on your bucket list, we recommend organizing your travels ahead of time because it tends to be very high in demand, with an annual average of 62% of rentals booked the previous year.

What are the best months for a last-minute getaway?

The months when it's the easiest to find available accommodation in Lake Garda are April (the average amount of properties that are free reached 66% of the total last year), May (63%), and June (54%).

During which months is it more difficult to find available vacation rentals?

According to data from last year, the months when it is most difficult to find accommodation in Lake Garda are, in order, August (with 8% of available rentals), January (25%), and December (26%).

Are there many vacation rentals in Lake Garda?

Holidu has 7,900 properties in Lake Garda, provided by 68 different partners.