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, 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 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Dundee is the busiest station in Dundee. Another popular train station is Dundee Monifieth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dundee is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 59 km from Dundee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dundee takes 668 km and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Dundee Dundee Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dundee, you’ll arrive at Dundee (DND), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Scotrail. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Dundee is the busiest station in Dundee. Another popular train station is Dundee Monifieth, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dundee is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 59 km from Dundee. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dundee takes 668 km and will cost you around £54. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Dundee Dundee Bus Station, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Dundee. Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £341 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £794 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 6% 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hotel Indigo Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Station Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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