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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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.

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Activities & attractions in Dubrovnik

Private Airport Transfer from/to Dubrovnik city
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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
£173
2 travellers
Flight to Dubrovnik
3 nights at hotel
Dubrovnik in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£173
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 10 miles from the city centre. 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 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Blue Line. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 135 miles and will cost you around £32. From Split, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. 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 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Blue Line. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 135 miles and will cost you around £32. From Split, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 225 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 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 £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £232 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 £1,144 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 33% 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)
£165+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£162+
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Maistra Select Mlini Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£217+
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President Hotel, Valamar Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£204+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £18 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.91 and £18.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £18 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay £1.16 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 £13.91 and £18.55. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£6/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£9/day

Intermediate
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