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
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
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 19h 35m.

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 Dollar and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 19h 35m.

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 Dollar and U-Save, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,366 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,516 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £238 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £803 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 24% 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)
£50+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hotel Indigo Dundee By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Malmaison Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £59 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £21.00 and £28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £59 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £21.00 and £28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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