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, 1846 Tavern and Restaurant (108 Route 100) and The Hermitage Inn (25 Handle Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in July
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in July
Estimated hotel price
$112
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, JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

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 Payless, 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, JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Boston and takes around 1h 03m.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,158 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around $288 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $474 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Gray Ghost Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 564 reviews)
$180+
Farm Road Estate
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 19 reviews)
$155+
Chalet 239-Boutique Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 57 reviews)
$154+
Mountaineer Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 317 reviews)
$102+
Big Bears Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 139 reviews)
$183+
Grand Summit Resort
3 stars
Good (7.7, 62 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Dover

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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