Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dubrovnik travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dubrovnik

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 9 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
$302
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 48h.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 48h.

Car

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

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,712 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,486 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,891 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,434 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,398 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the House Tereza, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $600 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Guest House Ljubica and Rooms Fausta Old Town. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from $91 to $1,899 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 4% more expensive 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$263+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$310+
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Royal Ariston Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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Hotel Lero
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Sunny Dubrovnik by Valamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $74 per day, on average, or $666 if you want to hire it for 9 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 10 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.24 and $50.99. 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 car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $74 per day, on average, or $666 if you want to hire it for 9 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 10 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.24 and $50.99. 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 car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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