Copenhagen travel guide
Copenhagen Tourism | Copenhagen Guide
You're Going to Love Copenhagen
With 1.15 million inhabitants, Copenhagen is the most populous city in Denmark. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Copenhagen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Copenhagen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Soho House Copenhagen (44 Havnegade) and Sticks'n'Sushi Tivoli Haven (3 Bernstorffsgade) are great picks.
When to visit Copenhagen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Copenhagen in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Copenhagen, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Copenhagen
Plane
When flying to Copenhagen, you’ll arrive at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Copenhagen from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 55m.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Copenhagen, followed by DSB. The train journey from Copenhagen to Aalborg takes 4h 12m and costs around AED 268 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about AED 463 for a 17h 28m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Copenhagen is the busiest station in Copenhagen. Another popular train station is Copenhagen Østerport, located 1.3 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copenhagen, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Vy. From Odense, the bus ride to Copenhagen takes 217 km and will cost you around AED 51. From Aarhus, the ticket costs about AED 81 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Copenhagen Carlsberg St., located 4 km from the city centre of Copenhagen. Copenhagen Indiakaj is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Copenhagen
Where to stay in Copenhagen
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Copenhagen to great affordable options like the Hotel Bethel, Copenhagen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 791 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,650 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cityhub Copenhagen and Rent a Room Copenhagen. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Copenhagen, with prices from AED 110 to AED 3,473 per night. City Center is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Copenhagen are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
City Center - In Copenhagen’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Babette Guldsmeden, Copenhagen Downtown Hostel and Skt. Petri.
Where to stay in popular areas of Copenhagen
Most booked hotels in Copenhagen
Hiring a car in Copenhagen
Hiring a car in Copenhagen costs AED 241 per day, on average, or AED 964 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Europcar, Sixt and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Copenhagen is the Europcar branch at Kastrup Airport(car Rental Center), which is 6 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Kastrup Copenhagen.
Expect to pay AED 8.23 per litre in Copenhagen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 98.72 and AED 131.63. The most frequently booked car type in Copenhagen is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Copenhagen
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
AED 62/day
Compact estate car
4 Adults, 2 Bags
AED 81/day