Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 64 miles 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 Train. The train journey from Dover to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Dover Shepherds Well is the busiest station in Dover. Another popular train station is Dover Priory, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 66 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Dover Ferry Port Bus, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Dover. Dover Town Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 64 miles 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 Train. The train journey from Dover to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Dover Shepherds Well is the busiest station in Dover. Another popular train station is Dover Priory, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 66 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Dover Ferry Port Bus, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Dover. Dover Town Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Marquis Of Granby
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Holiday Inn Dover
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Dunkerleys Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Clarendon Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£70+

Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £40 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.82.