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.
When to visit Dothan
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″.
How to Get to Dothan
Plane
When flying to Dothan, you’ll arrive at Dothan Arpt (DHN), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dothan include Delta, Korean Air and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Dothan departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 04m.
Car
Another option to get to Dothan is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 297 km from Dothan. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Atlanta.
Airports near Dothan
Airlines serving Dothan
Where to stay in Dothan
Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $55 and up for a 5-star experience. 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
Renting a car in Dothan
Renting a car in Dothan costs $164 per day, on average, or $492 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Dothan Arpt.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dothan, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Dothan
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$46/day
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$60/day