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How to get there
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Hiring a car

Dover travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dover

With a population of 28.156, Dover is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dover to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Marquis (Alkham Valley Rd) and Coastguard (Bay Hill St Margarets Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dover

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 103 km from Dover. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Dover Shepherds Well is the busiest station in Dover. Another popular train station is Dover Priory, located 0.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dover takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Dover Ferry Port Bus, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Dover. Dover Town Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 103 km from Dover. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Dover Shepherds Well is the busiest station in Dover. Another popular train station is Dover Priory, located 0.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 107 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dover takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Dover Ferry Port Bus, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Dover. Dover Town Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dover

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

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The Marquis of Granby
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Holiday Inn Dover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Clarendon Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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