Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

You're Going to Love Dover

With a population of 1,437, Dover is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dover to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hermitage Inn (25 Handle Rd) and Sawmill Bar & Table (7 Cross Town Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in May
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in May
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dover in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dover, with an average rainfall of 3.7″.

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How to Get to Dover

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 49 miles from Dover. Albany Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dover.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 49 miles from Dover. Albany Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Southwest, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dover.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 163 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,126 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,214 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,807 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,078 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,586 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (577 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Mountaineer Inn and Austrian Haus Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Deerhill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 161 reviews)
$209+
Gray Ghost Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 580 reviews)
$206+
Deerfield Valley Inn - Mt Snow
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 91 reviews)
$133+
Farm Road Estate
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 19 reviews)
$261+
Grand Summit Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 66 reviews)
$236+
Big Bears Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 139 reviews)
$194+

Renting a car in Dover

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.