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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. 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
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dover to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dover to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dover takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 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 (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 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)
£44+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Park Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Dover Town Rooms - Short Lets & Serviced Accommodation - Dover
0 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 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 (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 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 (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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