Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dubrovnik travel guide

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With a population of 28,428, Dubrovnik is the largest city in Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dubrovnik

If you’re looking for affordable options, Portun (2 Ul. od Sigurate) and Banje Beach Restaurant, Dubrovnik (Frana Supila 10/B) are great picks.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubrovnik in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dubrovnik, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Dubrovnik

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dubrovnik include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car rental from Split, which is about 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around $27. From Podgorica, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from downtown Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dubrovnik include Air Canada, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car rental from Split, which is about 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around $27. From Podgorica, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 285 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from downtown Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,248 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Rooms Eden Old Town, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $309 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from $35 to $1,521 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dubrovnik are about 36% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik

Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik

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Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1344 reviews)
$219+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 2875 reviews)
$199+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 4043 reviews)
$209+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 3078 reviews)
$291+
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Hotel Lero
4 stars
Excellent (9, 3320 reviews)
$175+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4178 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 38% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $5.53 per gallon in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.32 and $88.43. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dubrovnik

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

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