Dortmund travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dortmund
With a population of 588,462, Dortmund is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dortmund deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dortmund
Hörde is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Dortmund. These include popular favorites such as Restaurant Palmgarden (Hohensyburgstrasse 200), PURiNO Dortmund Phoenix Arcaden (Antonio-Segni Strasse 11) and Hoeschkind (Phoenixpl. 3). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mongo's Dortmund (Lindemannstr. 78) and NOKIBOX (Saarlandstraße 102) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SAUSALITOS Dortmund (Kleppingstraße 20) and Pizzeria De Rosa (Rheinische Str. 12) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dortmund.
When to visit Dortmund
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dortmund in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dortmund, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Dortmund
Plane
When flying to Dortmund, you’ll arrive at Dortmund (DTM), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dortmund from the United States departs from Mobile and takes around 26h 47m.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Dortmund, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dortmund to Cologne takes 2h 53m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 11m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city center, Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dortmund. Another popular train station is Dortmund Dorstfeld, located 2.9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Dortmund is to pick up a car rental from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 178 km from Dortmund. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ok Mobility, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dortmund, including FlixBus, Sindbad and BlaBlaBus. From Bremen, the bus ride to Dortmund takes 282 km and will cost you around $21. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 322 km.
Airlines serving Dortmund
Where to stay in Dortmund
Average rates range from around $76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and ibis Dortmund City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dortmund, with prices from $22 to $1,749 per night. Lütgendortmund is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dortmund are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dortmund
Most booked hotels in Dortmund
Renting a car in Dortmund
Renting a car in Dortmund costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Dortmund.
Expect to pay $7.23 per gallon in Dortmund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.76 and $115.68. The most frequently booked car type in Dortmund is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Citroen DS7 Crossback or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.