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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.