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, Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) and Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) are great picks.

When to visit Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 505
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 505
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Nomago and Arriva. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 185 km and will cost you around AED 125. From Split, the ticket costs about AED 140 for a journey of 346 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Nomago and Arriva. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 185 km and will cost you around AED 125. From Split, the ticket costs about AED 140 for a journey of 346 km. The most popular bus station is Dubrovnik Autobusni kolodvor, located 3 km from the city centre of 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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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 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 Hotel Cavtat, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,310 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 holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from AED 125 to AED 3,933 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 48% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dubrovnik

Most booked hotels in Dubrovnik

Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,202+
Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 706+
Dubrovnik Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,001+
Dubrovnik President Valamar Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 905+
Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 577+
Hotel Lapad
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 562+

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 477 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 5.55 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 66.55 and AED 88.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Mégane or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 477 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 5.55 per litre in Dubrovnik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 66.55 and AED 88.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Mégane or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Dubrovnik

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Hertz

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Sixt

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