Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

You're Going to Love Dover

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.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Latitudes (431 Central Avenue) and Stages at One Washington (1 Washington St. 3136) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dover

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 158 reviews)
$192+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 650 reviews)
$210+
The Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Durham Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 360 reviews)
$169+
Hampton Inn Dover
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 248 reviews)
$187+
Comfort Inn and Suites Dover-Portsmouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 254 reviews)
$172+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 236 reviews)
$178+

Renting a car in Dover

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.

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.