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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 November
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 210 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dover to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 55m 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 Turo and Rentacar, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £4. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 210 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,863 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 £71 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 Lydden Bell
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Sutherland House
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Norman Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Kings Head
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Holiday Inn Dover By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Dover

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dover costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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