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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Marquis (Alkham Valley Rd) and Coastguard (Bay Hill St Margarets Bay) are great picks.
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Swindon takes 0h 56m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chippenham, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 09m 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.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Swindon, the bus ride to Dover takes 201 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 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.
Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Dover costs £35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Compact (MG ZS 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, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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