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Limone sul Garda
Spend a half‑day in Limone sul Garda to see the lemon garden and lake views; add a night only if you want a quiet lakeside stay.
Limone sul Garda is a small lakeside town on Lake Garda with steep limestone cliffs, a historic promenade and a restored lemon garden. It is best suited to a short visit—half a day for the main sights, or an overnight if you prefer a relaxed lakeside evening.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Oct–Apr (cooler, some services reduced)
- Airports
- VRN · BGY
- Nights
- 0‑1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Limone sul Garda112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Limone sul Garda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for steep steps and occasional tourist pickpocketing in crowded summer months.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 115 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVRN Verona Villafranca Airport (About 1 h 15 min by bus or car to Limone).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; walk the stone‑paved streets.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketLemon garden entry€5 (≈ US$6) (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed (shared dorm), a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedTown‑centre hotel or B&B double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedTown‑centre hotel or B&B double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VRN Verona Villafranca Airport (About 1 h 15 min by bus or car to Limone) · BGY Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (About 1 h 30 min by bus or car to Limone)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Limone sul Garda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; walk the stone‑paved streets. A car ferry runs to Malcesine in summer (≈ €7). Parking is limited; use the ferry or walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Malcesine
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Summer car ferry from Limone, about 15 min crossing
Check ferry operation dates; ticket about €7.
Riva del Garda
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Bus or car along the lakeside road, ~30 min
Limited bus frequency in off‑peak season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre hotels and B&Bs
Close to promenade and ferry dock; good for one night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Town‑centre hotel or B&B double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €50 | €50 |
| Ferry Limone–Malcesine (return)1 × €14 · summer only, check schedule | €14 |
| Bus Riva del Garda – Limone (one way)1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €15 |
| Trip total≈ €162 per person per day, bed included | €162≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Gelato | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Lemon garden entry | €5 (≈ US$6) (check) |
| Ferry crossing Limone–Malcesine | €7 (≈ US$9) (summer only) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry runs only Jun‑Sep; check schedule in off‑season.
- Summer streets can be crowded with tourists.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Milan; Italian emergency number 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Limone–Malcesine: about €7 (≈ US$9), 15 min (summer only, check schedule)
- Bus Riva del Garda – Limone: ≈ €3, 30 min
Say or show
- Scusi / Mi scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (scuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrattsje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkosta)
- Dove è il traghetto? — Where is the ferry? (ˈdove ɛ il traˈɡetto)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Limone sul Garda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Oct–Apr (cooler, some services reduced) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add ferry schedule check for off‑season visits.
- Link to accommodation list on the official Limone website.
Sources
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