Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dubrovnik travel guide

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
AED 500
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 500
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 6h.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Globtour. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 268. From Mostar, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 330 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 Dubai and takes around 6h.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Globtour. From Tivat, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 241 km and will cost you around AED 268. From Mostar, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 330 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 (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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 Apartments Tereza, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 378 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,094 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rooms Vjera and Guest House Ljubica. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dubrovnik, with prices from AED 129 to AED 5,340 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 36% 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 678+
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Royal Neptun Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 636+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,041+
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Hotel Lero
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 642+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 486+
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President Hotel, Valamar Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 823+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 134 per day, on average, or AED 538 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 5.37 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 64.35 and AED 85.80. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 134 per day, on average, or AED 538 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay AED 5.37 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 64.35 and AED 85.80. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 74/day

Compact

Compact estate car

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 83/day

Compact estate car
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