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

Dothan travel guide

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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. Dothan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Dothan

Dothan in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dothan in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Dothan departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Dothan’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Dothan departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h.

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 Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Dothan’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dothan

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

Airlines serving Dothan

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (777 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dothan

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $60 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1356 reviews)
$85+
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Ramada by Wyndham Studio Suites Dothan
3 stars
Good (6.7, 140 reviews)
$81+
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Clarion Inn & Suites Dothan South
3 stars
Good (6, 655 reviews)
$63+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 516 reviews)
$53+
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Motel 6 Dothan
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 818 reviews)
$55+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Dothan
2 stars
Mediocre (3.9, 462 reviews)
$48+
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Renting a car in Dothan

Renting a car in Dothan costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dothan costs $77 per day, on average, or $155 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Dothan

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