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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. 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 of Granby (Alkham Valley Road) and Royal Oak (36 Lower Road) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £25 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 135 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,740 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,141 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £76 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)
£85+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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St. Margaret's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £52 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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