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When to visit
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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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dundee departs from London and takes around 32h 25m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dundee to London takes 6h 34m and costs around £106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £221 for a 8h 30m trip. 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 Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dundee takes 115 miles and will cost you around £18. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 195 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 32h 25m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Dundee, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dundee to London takes 6h 34m and costs around £106 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £221 for a 8h 30m trip. 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 Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dundee using Megabus or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dundee takes 115 miles and will cost you around £18. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 195 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.

Airports near Dundee

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dundee

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,135 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,657 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,835 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,724 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Ryanair
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Where to stay in Dundee

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £300 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dundee, with prices from £10 to £791 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dundee are about 29% 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)
£72+
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Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Carnoustie Golf Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Station Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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19th Hole Hotel, Carnoustie
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Dundee

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

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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Dundee is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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