Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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, Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) and Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant More (Kardinala Stepinca 33) and Restaurant Tramuntana (Nika i Meda Pucića 13) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dubrovnik.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in February
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in February
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubrovnik in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dubrovnik, with an average rainfall of 26 mm.

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How to Get to Dubrovnik

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 35m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 362 km and will cost you around $42. From Zadar, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 35m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 362 km and will cost you around $42. From Zadar, the ticket costs about $111 for a journey of 821 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,343 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,333 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 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 Apartments Tereza, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $542 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rooms Vjera and Guest House Ljubica. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from $59 to $2,565 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 34% 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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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$363+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$390+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$485+
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President Hotel, Valamar Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$457+
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Valamar Lacroma Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$338+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$286+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.17 and $41.56.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.17 and $41.56.

Car hire agencies in Dubrovnik

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