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 10 miles 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 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

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. 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 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.

Bus

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 (8,009 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,985 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,373 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,948 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,056 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,518 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,376 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 Blue Lagune, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £305 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from £42 to £1,423 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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Hotel Supetar
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£332+
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Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£250+
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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£183+
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Hotel Croatia
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £19 per day, on average, or £76 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 10 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs £19 per day, on average, or £76 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 10 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£7/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£8/day

Compact SUV
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