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Vacation rentals in Lake Garda.
Italy's largest lake, split between soft southern beaches and windswept Alpine north, with something for every traveller.
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The difference
A host wants MYR 4,543. Here’s what it costs.
Guest paysHost keeps
AirbnbRM 5,375RM 4,543
BookNoFeesRM 4,857RM 4,543
Hosts pay no booking commission and receive their host amount in full. A guest cost contribution of 6.9% of the host amount is already included in the displayed total. It contributes to payment processing, refund handling and payment loss costs.
Take a simple example: an owner who wants to earn RM 4,543 for a week.
| What each platform takes | Airbnb | Booking.com | BookNoFees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host booking commission | 15.5% | 15%–25% | 0% |
| Payment processing & protection | included | contract-specific | 6.9% |
| Owner keepson a RM 4,543 listing | RM 3,839 | RM 3,407–RM 3,862 | RM 4,543 |
| Guest paysfor RM 4,543 to reach the owner | RM 5,375 | RM 5,343–RM 6,056 | RM 4,857 |
Host booking commission
- Airbnb
- 15.5%
- Booking.com
- 15%–25%
- BookNoFees
- 0%
Payment processing & protection
- Airbnb
- included
- Booking.com
- contract-specific
- BookNoFees
- 6.9%
Owner keepson a RM 4,543 listing
- Airbnb
- RM 3,839
- Booking.com
- RM 3,407–RM 3,862
- BookNoFees
- RM 4,543
Guest paysfor RM 4,543 to reach the owner
- Airbnb
- RM 5,375
- Booking.com
- RM 5,343–RM 6,056
- BookNoFees
- RM 4,857
Over 18 weeks let, that is more than RM 9,087 a year in this example — money that stays with the guest or reaches the owner.
Rates checked in September 2026. Under its single-fee structure, Airbnb charges most hosts 15.5%; Airbnb says other hosts typically pay between 14% and 16%. Exceptions depend on country and account type. Booking.com sets the commission rate in each accommodation agreement, and visibility programmes may increase it. This worked example uses a possible range of 15% to 25%. If Booking.com facilitates payment, the applicable payment terms and transaction cost are contract-specific. Our 6.9% cost contribution is included in the displayed total and contributes towards Stripe payment fees and refunds. Nothing is added at checkout and nothing is deducted from the owner. Fee models can change, so please check each platform’s current terms. Sources: Airbnb Help Center and Booking.com General Delivery Terms.
Popular places
Popular places to stay in Lake Garda
Lake Garda is the biggest of the Italian lakes, and it neatly divides in two. The southern shore is broad and gentle, ringed by moraine hills, vineyards and shallow beaches where families wade into calm, warm water; the northern end narrows dramatically as the mountains close in, funnelling the steady winds that have made it one of Europe's favourite spots for sailing, windsurfing and kiteboarding. Between those two moods sits a string of towns that each stake their own claim: Sirmione on its slender peninsula, crowned by a moated Scaliger castle and Roman ruins; Riva del Garda and Torbole at the wind-blown top; pretty Malcesine below its own hilltop fortress on the eastern shore; and Bardolino, giving its name to the light red wine of the surrounding hills. The mild, almost Mediterranean climate lets olives and lemons grow this far north, and the lake is easy to reach, sitting between Milan and Venice on the main rail line with motorway links from every direction. Add the Gardaland theme park near Peschiera and a lakeside dotted with promenades and ferry stops, and Garda works equally well for beach days, mountain walks, watersports and family trips.
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Vacation rentals in Lake Garda: FAQ
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The lake sits on the main Milan-Venice railway, with stations at Desenzano-Sirmione and Peschiera on the southern shore. By car it is reached via the A4 Turin-Trieste motorway from the south and the A22 Modena-Brenner from the north. The nearest airports are around Verona, Brescia and Milan. Ferries and buses then connect the lakeside towns.
What is the difference between the north and south of the lake?
The south is flatter, warmer and easier for swimming, with beaches, vineyards and gentle hills around towns like Sirmione, Bardolino and Peschiera. The north is mountainous and windier, hemmed by cliffs near Riva del Garda, Torbole and Limone. That reliable wind makes the north a magnet for sailing, windsurfing and kiteboarding, while the south suits relaxed family holidays.
Is Lake Garda good for families?
Very. The shallow southern beaches are ideal for children, lakeside promenades make easy strolling, and the Gardaland amusement park near Peschiera is one of Italy's best known. Ferries turn getting around into part of the fun, and many towns have gentle waterfronts, gelato stops and grassy lidos. It is one of the most family-friendly destinations in northern Italy.
Can I try watersports at Lake Garda?
Yes, especially at the northern end. The steady thermal winds around Riva del Garda, Torbole and Malcesine draw windsurfers, sailors and kiteboarders from across Europe, and schools there rent gear and run lessons for beginners. Elsewhere on the lake you will find stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and boat hire. The wind is generally most reliable in the mornings and afternoons.
What should I see beyond the beaches?
Explore the Scaliger castles at Sirmione and Malcesine, wander Sirmione's Roman archaeological site, taste Bardolino and Lugana wines in the southern hills, ride the cable car above Malcesine for mountain views, and visit the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the grand hillside estate above Gardone Riviera. The lemon terraces around Limone and the old lakeside villages reward slow exploring too.
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