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. 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in August
Estimated hotel price
$118
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. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines 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 Kyte and Hertz, 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. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (7,184 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,237 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,515 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,034 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,326 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dover

Average rates range from around $312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $229 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 (8.8, 376 reviews)
$169+
Doveberry Inn
1 star
Excellent (8.7, 448 reviews)
$184+
Big Bears Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 80 reviews)
$177+
Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, 22 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Dover

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.