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 November
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

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.

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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

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.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

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.

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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (7,014 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,775 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,333 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,300 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,673 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,708 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

The Marquis of Granby
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Holiday Inn Dover
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+

Hiring a car in Dover

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.

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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