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, Stages at One Washington (1 Washington St. 3136) and The June Cork Pub (66 3rd St) are great picks.
When to visit Dover
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 New Haven takes 2h 26m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $15 for a 3h 59m 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 Hertz and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Dover takes 435 km and will cost you around $24. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 652 km. Dover’s bus station is located 2.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Dover
Where to stay in popular areas of Dover
Most booked hotels in Dover
Renting a car in Dover
Renting a car in Dover costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 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 62% cheaper than airport locations 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. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dover, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.