Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 596
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 596
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 Dubai and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Sixt, among others, in Split.

Bus

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 Dubai and takes around 18h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dubrovnik is to pick up a car hire from Split, which is about 166 km from Dubrovnik. You’ll find branches of CarWiz and Sixt, among others, in Split.

Bus

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 (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,448 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,250 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 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 AED 473 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,484 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 holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from AED 202 to AED 6,963 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 32% 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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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 876+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,146+
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Hotel Dubrovnik Palace
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 972+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 633+
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Sunny Dubrovnik by Valamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 785+
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Hotel Komodor
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 411+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 114 per day, on average, or AED 454 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 15 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 6.47 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 77.56 and AED 103.42. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 114 per day, on average, or AED 454 if you want to hire it for 4 days. Sixt, Budget and GREEN MOTION are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dubrovnik is the Avia Rent A Car branch at Dubrovnik Airport, which is 15 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 6.47 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 77.56 and AED 103.42. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 134/day

Intermediate SUV
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