With a population of 28,428, Dubrovnik is the largest city in Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Croatia by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) and Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubrovnik in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dubrovnik, with an average rainfall of 1″.
When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 13h 05m.
Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car rental from Split, which is about 103 miles from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Split.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Arriva and Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 220 miles and will cost you around $22. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 495 miles. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 2 miles from downtown Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Blue Lagune, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $402 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Guest House Jeljenic and The City Place Hostel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from $34 to $1,218 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dubrovnik are about 47% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs $36 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay $5.91 per gallon in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $70.86 and $94.48. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Volkswagen Taigo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$10/day
Compact station wagon
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$18/day