Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dubrovnik travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dubrovnik

With a population of 28,428, Dubrovnik is the largest city in Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dubrovnik

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) and Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant More (Kardinala Stepinca 33) and Restaurant Tramuntana (Nika i Meda Pucića 13) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dubrovnik.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£45
2 travellers
Flight to Dubrovnik
3 nights at hotel
Dubrovnik in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£45
2 travellers
Flight to Dubrovnik
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubrovnik in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dubrovnik, with an average rainfall of 26 mm.

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How to Get to Dubrovnik

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dubrovnik include easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Split.

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dubrovnik include easyJet, Jet2 and British Airways. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Split.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,571 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Guest House Cuk, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £345 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from £42 to £907 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Dubrovnik by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik

Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik

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Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£266+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£318+
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Hotel Royal Ariston
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£197+
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Hotel Croatia
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£222+
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Country House Pansion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £17 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 15 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.68 and £19.58.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £17 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 15 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.23 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.68 and £19.58.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£11/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£15/day

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