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
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dundee in January
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 30h 45m.

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 Turo and Arnold Clark, 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 30h 45m.

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 Turo and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,168 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,480 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,371 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £787 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 7% 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)
£76+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Malmaison Dundee
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Woodlands Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Longforgan Coaching Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.06 and £25.42. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dundee costs £57 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Dundee.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.06 and £25.42. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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