Dover travel guide
Dover Tourism | Dover Guide
You're Going to Love Dover
With a population of 36,047, Dover is a must-see destination in Delaware, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Dover
If you’re looking for affordable options, Michele's (1131 N. DuPont Hwy) and McGlynns Pub & Restaurant - Dover (800 North State Street) are great picks.
When to visit Dover
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dover in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 125 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dover, with an average rainfall of 77 mm.
How to Get to Dover
Plane
Although Dover doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 84 km from Dover. The shortest flight to Dover from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dover. The train journey from Dover to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lancaster, expect to pay about ₹ 1,585 for a 0h 56m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 221 km from Dover. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including Megabus, FlixBus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Dover takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 918. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about ₹ 1,001 for a journey of 282 km. Dover’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dover
Where to stay in Dover
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Dover and Comfort Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dover
Most booked hotels in Dover
Hiring a car in Dover
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.