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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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 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 (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £176 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

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Sutherland House
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Holiday Inn Dover
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£153+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.29 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 £15.39 and £20.52. Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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