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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
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
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.
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 50h.
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.
Airlines serving Dubrovnik
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 $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $613 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 $100 to $1,835 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 30% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik
Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik
Hiring a car in Dubrovnik
Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $77 per day, on average, or $921 if you want to hire it for 12 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 $3.24 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 $38.79 and $51.72. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.