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

Dubrovnik travel guide

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 13h.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Zadar, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 510 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.

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 13h.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Alamo, among others, in Split.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dubrovnik using FlixBus or Bus. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 225 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Zadar, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 510 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.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 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 Rooms Edna, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 415 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$ 48 to C$ 2,105 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dubrovnik are about 35% 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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Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 275+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 407+
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Maistra Select Mlini Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Hotel Lero
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 243+
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Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 105 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 2.03 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$ 24.26 and C$ 32.34. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 26 per day, on average, or C$ 105 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 2.03 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$ 24.26 and C$ 32.34. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Dubrovnik

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Budget

Budget

Hertz

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