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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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. 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
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 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.

Airports near Dover

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dover

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 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 Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Premier Inn Dover East
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.41. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.41. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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