Dubrovnik travel guide
Dubrovnik Tourism | Dubrovnik Guide
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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
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
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 32h 10m.
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 CarWiz and Garage No 1, among others, in Split.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 220 miles and will cost you around $47. From Sarajevo, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 350 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from the city centre of Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dubrovnik
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Hotel Cavtat, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $630 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 $58 to $2,269 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 48% 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 $109 per day, on average, or $328 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 62% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay $2.46 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 $29.47 and $39.29. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.