Dover travel guide

Dover Tourism | Dover Guide

You're Going to Love Dover

With a population of 29,987, Dover is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dover deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dover

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Latitudes (431 Central Avenue) and Stages at One Washington (1 Washington St. 3136) are great picks.

When to visit Dover

Dover in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dover in February
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dover

Plane

When flying to Dover, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dover. The train journey from Dover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Dover is called Dover, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Dover takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles. Dover’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Dover, you’ll arrive at Portsmouth Pease Intl (PSM), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dover departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dover. The train journey from Dover to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 28m trip. The train station in Dover is called Dover, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dover is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 59 miles from Dover. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Dover takes 60 miles and will cost you around $16. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 75 miles. Dover’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dover

Airlines serving Dover

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dover

Most booked hotels in Dover

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dover
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 157 reviews)
$174+
Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 648 reviews)
$202+
The Garrison Hotel & Suites Dover-Durham Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 358 reviews)
$162+
Hampton Inn Dover
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 247 reviews)
$170+
Courtyard by Marriott Portsmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 231 reviews)
$171+
Hampton Inn Portsmouth Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 368 reviews)
$159+

Renting a car in Dover

Renting a car in Dover costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dover costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dover (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.