Introduction
Where to eat
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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 569
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dubrovnik in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 569
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 16h 10m.

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 Avantcar and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

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 16h 10m.

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 Avantcar and CarWiz, among others, in Split.

Airports near Dubrovnik

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Airlines serving Dubrovnik

Lufthansa
Good (8,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,365 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,462 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 House Tereza, Dubrovnik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 451 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,320 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 206 to AED 2,684 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 723+
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Rixos Premium Dubrovnik
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,378+
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Hotel Royal Ariston
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 877+
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Valamar Argosy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 673+
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Hotel Adria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 694+
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Sunny Dubrovnik by Valamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 737+
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Hiring a car in Dubrovnik

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 139 per day, on average, or AED 556 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay AED 6.10 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 73.15 and AED 97.53. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs AED 139 per day, on average, or AED 556 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.

Expect to pay AED 6.10 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 73.15 and AED 97.53. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dubrovnik, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Dubrovnik

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

AED 58/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

AED 87/day

Intermediate
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