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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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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Activities & attractions in Dubrovnik

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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 January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£172
2 travellers
Flight to Dubrovnik
3 nights at hotel
Dubrovnik in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£172
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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. 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 Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 362 km and will cost you around £20. From Zadar, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 769 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

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 British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. 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 Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 362 km and will cost you around £20. From Zadar, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 769 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Rooms Eden Old Town, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £221 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rooms Vjera and Guest House Jeljenic. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from £26 to £1,134 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 35% 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£154+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£219+
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Maistra Select Mlini Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hotel Lero
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.07 and £17.43. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £17 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.09 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 £13.07 and £17.43. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Dubrovnik

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