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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) and Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dubrovnik in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Dubrovnik, with an average rainfall of 26 mm.
When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 11h 35m.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Arriva and Nomago. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 150 miles and will cost you around C$ 46. From Split, the ticket costs about C$ 96 for a journey of 215 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 centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Hotel Cavtat, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 435 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Guest House Ljubica and Rooms Fausta Old Town. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from C$ 46 to C$ 1,688 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood 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.
Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 153 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay C$ 2.06 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.61 and C$ 32.81. 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 Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 21/day
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 29/day