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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Dover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Marquis of Granby (Alkham Valley Road) and Royal Oak (36 Lower Road) 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 64 miles from Dover. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Dover

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Maison Dieu Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Queen Street Tap
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.11. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.84 and £25.11. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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