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. 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dothan in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 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.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Dothan’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

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.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

Dothan’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Dothan

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

Airlines serving Dothan

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,866 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,556 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,197 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,017 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (337 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,564 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,317 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dothan

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $49 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

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (9, 143 reviews)
$139+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 157 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1903 reviews)
$87+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 333 reviews)
$113+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Dothan
3 stars
Good (7.5, 459 reviews)
$101+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 534 reviews)
$41+
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Renting a car in Dothan

Renting a car in Dothan costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dothan costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Dothan.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Dothan is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dothan

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Economy

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$70/day

Minivan
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