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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 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 Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dover takes 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 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 Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 21m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dover using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dover takes 217 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 241 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

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £74 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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The Clarendon Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Dunkerley's Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £16.87 and £22.49. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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