Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dorchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dorchester

With a population of 16,879, Dorchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dorchester to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Dorchester

Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Museums•Culture & Heritage

Where to Eat in Dorchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rajpoot Restaurant (43 High West Street) and Al Molo Dorchester (High W St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorchester

Dorchester in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorchester in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dorchester

Plane

Although Dorchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 48 miles from Dorchester. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dorchester departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Dorchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Dorchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Dorchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 48 miles from Dorchester. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dorchester departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Dorchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 miles from Dorchester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Dorchester

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Dorchester

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,470 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,708 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,275 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,297 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (324 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,432 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (197 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dorchester

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £202 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dorchester

Most booked hotels in Dorchester

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The King's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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The Poachers Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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George Albert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Dorchester

Hiring a car in Dorchester costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Dorchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.06 and £25.42. The most frequently booked car type in Dorchester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dorchester costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Dorchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.06 and £25.42. The most frequently booked car type in Dorchester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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