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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 21 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
$277
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
$277
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 32h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

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 32h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Avia Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

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 (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,927 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,205 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,988 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,357 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 Edna, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $618 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Angelina Old Town Dubrovnik and Guest House Ljubica. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from $95 to $3,212 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 24% 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)
$311+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$438+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Hotel Cavtat
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Sunny Dubrovnik by Valamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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Hotel Komodor
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $59 per day, on average, or $1,234 if you want to hire it for 21 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 15 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 95% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.60 and $48.80. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $59 per day, on average, or $1,234 if you want to hire it for 21 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 15 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 95% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.60 and $48.80. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Dubrovnik

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