Introduction
What to do
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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. Dover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Avis, among others, in London.

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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Dover

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

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Glebe House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Sutherland House
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Dunkerleys Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Park Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £33 per day, on average, or £66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dover, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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