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.

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 13h 15m.

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 13h 15m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,551 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,924 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,754 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,292 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (629 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dorchester

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £185 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dorchester

Most booked hotels in Dorchester

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Summer Lodge Country House Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£263+
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The King's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Duchess of Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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George Albert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Dorchester

Hiring a car in Dorchester costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dorchester.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorchester, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Dorchester costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dorchester.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.78. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dorchester, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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