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

When to visit Dover

Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in January
Estimated hotel price
£47
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 36m 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 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 36m 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 140 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 145 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

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The Marquis of Granby
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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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)
£80+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.34 and £21.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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