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

Dover travel guide

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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. 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, 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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in May
Estimated hotel price
$155
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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 20m.

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

ALBAlbany Intl
MHTManchester
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,027 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,127 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,835 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,493 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,644 reviews)
Azul
Good (868 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

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Gray Ghost Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 588 reviews)
$180+
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Inn At Mount Snow
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, 36 reviews)
$154+
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Chalet 239-Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 93 reviews)
$110+
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Doveberry Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 290 reviews)
$172+
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Grand Summit Resort, A Vail Resorts Property
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 68 reviews)
$140+
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Mountaineer Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 337 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Dover

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.