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.
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 Calgary and takes around 13h 10m.
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 Avia Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Split.
Airlines serving Dubrovnik
Where to stay in Dubrovnik
From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the House Tereza, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 441 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$ 80 to C$ 1,464 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dubrovnik are about 30% 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$ 45 per day, on average, or C$ 179 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 15 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay C$ 2.58 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$ 30.95 and C$ 41.26. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dubrovnik, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Dubrovnik
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 12/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 24/day