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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. 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 (Alkham Valley Rd) and Coastguard (Bay Hill St Margarets Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£48
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 103 km 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dover takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dover takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 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.

Airports near Dover

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (7,480 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,453 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,767 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,007 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,974 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £128 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)
£90+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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St. Margaret's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.68. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.68. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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