With a population of 29,987, Dover is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Dover, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dover to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip. The train station in Dover is called Dover, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Dover takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles. Dover’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Renting a car in Dover costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.