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

Dubrovnik travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dubrovnik

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dubrovnik

If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) and Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant More (Kardinala Stepinca 33) and Restaurant Tramuntana (Nika i Meda Pucića 13) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dubrovnik.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 172
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Dubrovnik

Plane

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 Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.

Car

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 Avia Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Split.

Bus

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.

Plane

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 Toronto and takes around 11h 40m.

Car

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 Avia Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Split.

Bus

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.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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DBVDubrovnik

Airlines serving Dubrovnik

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,189 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,851 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,174 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,244 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Villa Kate Dadic, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 304 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Angelina Old Town Dubrovnik and Guest House Ljubica. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from C$ 45 to C$ 1,290 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dubrovnik are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik

Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik

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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 214+
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Boutique Hotel Villa Pattiera
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
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Hotel Croatia
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 204 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 10 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.88 and C$ 31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 51 per day, on average, or C$ 204 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 10 miles from the downtown.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.88 and C$ 31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dubrovnik

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 29/day

Intermediate SUV
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