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.
Activities & attractions in Dover
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
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 10m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dover to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dover takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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.
Airlines serving Dover
Where to stay in Dover
Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dover
Most booked hotels in Dover
Hiring a car in Dover
Hiring a car in Dover costs £49 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. 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 Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.