Dubrovnik travel guide

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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 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.

Where to Eat in Dubrovnik

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) and Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) are great picks.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around $40. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $72 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.

Plane

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 New York and takes around 9h.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around $40. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $72 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.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 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 (818 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Blue Lagune, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $415 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 $1,253 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik

Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1382 reviews)
$273+
Maistra Select Mlini Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 754 reviews)
$231+
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 5568 reviews)
$410+
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2033 reviews)
$238+
Dubrovnik Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9, 3666 reviews)
$327+
Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, 2454 reviews)
$304+

Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 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, 5% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09. 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.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 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, 5% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay $5.94 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 $71.32 and $95.09. 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.