Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

You're Going to Love Dover

With a population of 1,437, Dover is a must-see destination in Vermont, 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, 1846 Tavern and Restaurant (108 Route 100) and The Hermitage Inn (25 Handle Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in October
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in October
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dover in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dover, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.

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How to Get to Dover

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 78 km from Dover. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 262 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 78 km from Dover. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 11m.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 262 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,778 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around $327 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $414 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

The Gray Ghost Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 400 reviews)
$169+
Doveberry Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 456 reviews)
$146+
The Lodge at Mount Snow
2 stars
Excellent (9, 3 reviews)
$280+
Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, 17 reviews)
$201+

Renting a car in Dover

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.