Dundee travel guide

Dundee Tourism | Dundee Guide

You're Going to Love Dundee

With a population of 151,592, Dundee is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dundee to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dundee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Room With A View @ Piperdam (Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort Fowlis) and Tony Macaroni - Dundee (15 Whitehall St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The White Goose (44 Dock Street) and Black Mamba (141 Nethergate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dundee.

When to visit Dundee

Dundee in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dundee

Plane

When flying to Dundee, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 23h 35m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Dundee to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 58m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £213 for a 5h 57m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Dundee is the busiest station in Dundee. Another popular train station is Dundee Monifieth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dundee is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 37 miles from Dundee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundee, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Dundee takes 113 miles and will cost you around £20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 311 miles. The most popular bus station is Dundee Dundee Bus Station, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dundee, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 23h 35m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Dundee to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 2h 58m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £213 for a 5h 57m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Dundee is the busiest station in Dundee. Another popular train station is Dundee Monifieth, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dundee is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 37 miles from Dundee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundee, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Dundee takes 113 miles and will cost you around £20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 311 miles. The most popular bus station is Dundee Dundee Bus Station, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Dundee

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £298 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dundee

Most booked hotels in Dundee

Sleeperz Hotel Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Hotel Indigo Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£97+
19th Hole Hotel, Carnoustie
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Station Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Carnoustie Golf Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+

Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dundee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dundee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.