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 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 03m.

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.

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 03m.

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

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

Airlines serving Dothan

KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,190 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,899 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,292 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,091 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (471 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,045 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (322 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dothan

Average rates range from around $94 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

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Candlewood Suites Dothan By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 162 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dothan
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1958 reviews)
$86+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Dothan Northside Plaza
3 stars
Good (7.1, 828 reviews)
$89+
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Clarion Inn & Suites Dothan South
3 stars
Okay (5.5, 765 reviews)
$50+
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Motel 6 Dothan, AL
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 867 reviews)
$45+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Dothan
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 532 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Dothan

Renting a car in Dothan costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 3% 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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dothan costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 3% 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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dothan

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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