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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dubrovnik has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Hard Rock Cafe - Dubrovnik (4 Poljana Paska Miličevića) and Restaurant Sesame (Dantea Alighierija 2) are great picks.
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.
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 55m.
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 Ok Mobility and Avia Rent A Car, among others, in Split.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dubrovnik, including FlixBus, Bus and Arriva. From Split, the bus ride to Dubrovnik takes 362 km and will cost you around $60. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about $108 for a journey of 797 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.
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 $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $625 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 $51 to $1,885 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dubrovnik are about 47% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Dubrovnik costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Dubrovnik.
Expect to pay $2.37 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 $28.35 and $37.80. The most frequently booked car type in Dubrovnik is Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.