Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dothan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dothan

With a population of 65,496, Dothan is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dothan has to offer.

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When to visit Dothan

Dothan in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dothan in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dothan in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 6″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Dothan, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Dothan

Plane

When flying to Dothan, you’ll arrive at Dothan Arpt (DHN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dothan include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Dothan departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Dothan is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 184 miles from Dothan. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Plane

When flying to Dothan, you’ll arrive at Dothan Arpt (DHN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dothan include Delta, WestJet and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Dothan departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Dothan is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 184 miles from Dothan. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.

Airports near Dothan

TLHTallahassee
ECPPanama City NW Florida Beaches
VPSValparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Airlines serving Dothan

KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,514 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,275 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (471 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,939 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (305 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,432 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dothan

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dothan North By IHG and Sleep Inn & Suites Dothan North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dothan

Most booked hotels in Dothan

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1943 reviews)
$84+
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GuestHouse Inn Dothan
2 stars
Good (6.9, 301 reviews)
$58+
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Intown Suites Extended Stay Dothan Al
2 stars
Good (6.8, 25 reviews)
$36+
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Executive Inn & Suites
3 stars
Okay (5.5, 26 reviews)
$51+
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Motel 6 Dothan, AL
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 864 reviews)
$45+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 533 reviews)
$44+
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Renting a car in Dothan

Renting a car in Dothan costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Dothan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dothan costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Dothan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dothan

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Standard SUV
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