Dundee travel guide
Dundee Tourism | Dundee Guide
You're Going to Love Dundee
With a population of 151,592, Dundee is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dundee to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Dundee
Where to Eat in Dundee
If you’re looking for affordable options, Room With A View @ Piperdam (Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort Fowlis) and Bridgeview Station Restaurant (Riverside Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Dundee
How to Get to Dundee
Plane
When flying to Dundee, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 18h 10m.
Train
LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Dundee is the busiest station in Dundee. Another popular train station is Dundee Monifieth, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dundee is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 37 miles from Dundee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dundee, including Megabus, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Dundee takes 452 km and will cost you around £23. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £53 for a journey of 510 miles. The most popular bus station is Dundee Dundee Bus Station, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dundee
Where to stay in popular areas of Dundee
Most booked hotels in Dundee
Hiring a car in Dundee
Hiring a car in Dundee costs £43 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dundee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.84 and £23.78. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.