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$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
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 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 Avia Rent A Car and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

Bus

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.

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 Avia Rent A Car and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

Bus

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.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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DBVDubrovnik

Airlines serving Dubrovnik

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,252 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$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 296 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$ 44 to C$ 1,266 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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Hotel Supetar
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 552+
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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Hotel Croatia
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Hotel Cavtat
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Dubrovnik

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 219 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.

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$ 2.02 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$ 24.16 and C$ 32.22. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dubrovnik costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 219 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.

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$ 2.02 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$ 24.16 and C$ 32.22. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Renault Captur or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dubrovnik

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 10/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 18/day

Intermediate SUV
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