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.

Where to Eat in Dundee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Room With A View @ Piperdam (Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort Fowlis) and Black Mamba (141 Nethergate) are great picks.

When to visit Dundee

Dundee in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 29h 30m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using FlixBus or Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Dundee takes 80 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 410 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 29h 30m.

Train

LNER is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using FlixBus or Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Dundee takes 80 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 410 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £297 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £784 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dundee

Most booked hotels in Dundee

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
19th Hole Hotel, Carnoustie
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Double Ensuite at Inchture Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+

Hiring a car in Dundee

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

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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