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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
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
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.
How to Get to Dubrovnik
Plane
When flying to Dubrovnik, you’ll arrive at Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), which is located 16 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Dubrovnik from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car rental from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of Payless and Ok Mobility, among others, in Split.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 43. From Split, the ticket costs about C$ 37 for a journey of 346 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from downtown Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik Vladimira Nazora is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dubrovnik
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Apartments Tereza, 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$ 324 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rooms Vjera and Guest House Ljubica. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from C$ 68 to C$ 2,047 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
Renting a car in Dubrovnik
Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 137 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay C$ 2.10 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$ 25.18 and C$ 33.57. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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