Introduction
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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When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 10h 30m.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

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 10h 30m.

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 Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Split.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik

From 5-star hotels such as the Dubrovnik Palace to great affordable options like the Guest House Cuk, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 615 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$ 79 to C$ 955 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

Sheraton Dubrovnik Riviera Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 498+
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 368+
Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 587+
Hotel Royal Ariston
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 367+
Hotel Croatia
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 384+
Country House Pansion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+

Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 184 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 2.30 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$ 27.59 and C$ 36.79. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dubrovnik, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 184 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay C$ 2.30 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$ 27.59 and C$ 36.79. Compact (Dacia Sandero Stepway or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dubrovnik, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.