Italy’s largest lake, with mountains in the north and olive groves in the south: on Lake Garda you sail from castle to castle and from village to village.
Soon bookable via Ghesia. We are looking for the best local, insured rental partners on Lake Garda. Booking is not possible here yet, but feel free to register your interest: you will be the first to know as soon as you can rent a boat or jet ski here.
Boating on Lake Garda: the highlights
- Sirmione – the peninsula with the Scaliger Castle, stunning from the water.
- Isola del Garda – the largest island on the lake, with a villa and gardens.
- Northern part – between the mountains near Riva and Limone; stricter rules apply to motorboats here.
Practical information
- Best time: May to September.
- Departure point: most trips depart from Sirmione, Garda and Riva del Garda.
- Boating licence: in Italy you can usually operate smaller boats of up to around 40 hp without a licence. Stricter rules apply to motorboats in the northern part of the lake. Also read what you need to go boating.
- Type of boat: from motorboats and speedboats to jet skis or boats with a skipper. See the types of boats and jet skis.
Rental company on Lake Garda?
Do you rent out boats or jet skis on Lake Garda? Ghesia connects your calendar to our booking platform and puts you in touch with Dutch and European travellers. Become a rental partner or read the information for partners.
Frequently asked questions about boat rental on Lake Garda
Yes, in Italy you can usually rent smaller boats of up to around 40 hp without a licence.
Not yet. Ghesia is looking for local rental partners on Lake Garda. Register your interest via the contact form or WhatsApp and we will let you know as soon as you can book here.
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