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Renting a car in Dubrovnik allows you to sample not only the beautiful sights of the city, but also the off-the-beaten track hidden delights of the surrounding countryside.

Dubrovnik has a fantastic location. Whether you?re looking for fun in the sun or would rather discover fascinating history, you?ll find myriad holiday options in Dubrovnik. The following is a guide to the best places to visit in Dubrovnik and beyond with Dubrovnik car hire.

Dubrovnik Airport Mini Guide:

Dubrovnik Airport is situated 24km to the south of the centre of Dubrovnik. The airport is regarded as the main gateway into the city centre.

Things To See/Do in Dubrovnik:

Dubrovnik has emerged as one of Europe?s most desirable destinations, since the turbulent days of the civil war. Renting a car in Dubrovnik allows you explore not only spectacular beaches and beautiful sea views, but also pretty towns, brimming with original medieval features.

Summer is an excellent time to visit Dubrovnik, which probably explains why it is the busiest time. Spring visitors will find pleasant weather, fewer crowds and much cheaper prices.

The old town dates back to the 7th century and is featured on UNESCO?s World Heritage Sites. The old town is enclosed by the city walls which were built in the 13th century. Must-see attractions here include Onofrio?s fountain, located inside the main entrance to the old city at Pile Gate. The centre of the old town is to be found at Stradrun, which is its main street, originally believed to be a channel separating the island from the mainland. The most popular hotels and beaches are situated at Lapas, as well as in Ploce in the northeast. George Bernard Shaw is quoted as describing Dubrovnik as ?heaven on earth?.

Eating Out in Dubrovnik:

Dining out in Dubrovnik allows you to sample the best in international cuisine as well as local favourites. While in town, be sure to sample local favourites including spit roasted suckling pig, grilled fish and calamari (pepper flavoured sausage), sarma (meat-stuffed cabbage leaves) raznici, cevapcici and mixed grill (prosciutto and sheep?s cheese and smoked ham and cottage cheese with sour cream and fish stew.

Day Trips/Events in Dubrovnik:

Dubrovnik is an excellent place to visit in its own right but it also makes for a handy base for excursions all over southern Dalmatia. The Dubrovnik countryside is brimming with small villages all proud keepers of their own unique folklore traditions. A longer drive will take you to Cavtat. Meanwhile a journey to the tip of Croatia brings you to Mostar in Bosnia-Hercwgovina and Montenegro which are fantastic destinations for day tours. If you leave the car behind for a while, you can make a trip offshore to Mljet, Lokrum and the Elaphiti Islands of Lopud, Sipan and Kolocep.

Dubrovnik plays host to a number of events throughout the calendar year. You may be lucky enough to be in own for some of them. Annual highlights in Brighton include February?s Dubrovnik Carneval, August?s Chamber music festival and June?s Librtas Film Festival.

Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Croatia

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