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
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in January
Estimated hotel price
£54
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. 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Dundee. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dundee takes 480 miles and will cost you around £21. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 595 miles. The most popular bus station is Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Dundee Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 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. 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Dundee. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dundee takes 480 miles and will cost you around £21. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 595 miles. The most popular bus station is Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Dundee Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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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 £174 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £782 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 12% 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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Premier Inn Dundee Centre
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Express Dundee By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Malmaison Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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The Landmark Hotel And Spa Leisure Club Dundee By Sunday
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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 Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £38 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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 Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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