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

Dundee travel guide

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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.

Where to Eat in Dundee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Taypark House Hotel (484 Perth Road) and The Selkie (27 Exchange Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dundee

Dundee in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 32h 25m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Dundee to London takes 5h 48m and costs around £102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £44 for a 5h 49m trip. 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using FlixBus or Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dundee takes 410 miles and will cost you around £56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 605 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.

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 32h 25m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. The train journey from Dundee to London takes 5h 48m and costs around £102 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £44 for a 5h 49m trip. 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using FlixBus or Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Dundee takes 410 miles and will cost you around £56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £49 for a journey of 605 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.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,572 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £316 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £809 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dundee

Most booked hotels in Dundee

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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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19th Hole Hotel, Carnoustie
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Double Ensuite at Inchture Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.96 and £21.28. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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