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
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 Providence takes 0h 50m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 2h 33m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Dover takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 115 miles. Dover’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Dover
Where to stay in popular areas of Dover
Most booked hotels in Dover
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 5% 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.