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 Roost (50 Pointe Pl Ste C5) are great picks.
When to visit Dover
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 New York and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dover, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dover to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dover, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Providence, the bus ride to Dover takes 60 miles and will cost you around $11. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 90 miles. Dover’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Dover
Where to stay in popular areas of Dover
Most booked hotels in Dover
Renting a car in Dover
Renting a car in Dover costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Dover.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Dover is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.