Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

You're Going to Love Dover

With a population of 29,987, Dover is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Latitudes (431 Central Avenue) and Stages at One Washington (1 Washington St. 3136) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dover

Plane

When flying to Dover, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip. The train station in Dover is called Dover, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 94 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Dover takes 129 km and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Dover’s bus station is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Dover, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m trip. The train station in Dover is called Dover, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 94 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Dover takes 129 km and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 185 km. Dover’s bus station is located 2.8 km from the city center.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 158 reviews)
$162+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$196+
The Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Durham Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 357 reviews)
$153+
Hampton Inn Dover
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 251 reviews)
$155+
Comfort Inn and Suites Dover-Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 259 reviews)
$153+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 228 reviews)
$141+

Renting a car in Dover

Renting a car in Dover costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dover costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.