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

Dumfries travel guide

Dumfries Tourism | Dumfries Guide

You're Going to Love Dumfries

With a population of 33,280, Dumfries is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dumfries to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Dumfries

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Globe Inn (56 High St) and The Back Street Restaurant (103 Queensberry St) are great picks.

When to visit Dumfries

Dumfries in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dumfries in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dumfries

Plane

Although Dumfries doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 99 km from Dumfries. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dumfries departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dumfries, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dumfries is called Dumfries, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dumfries is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 198 km from Dumfries. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dumfries using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 314 km and will cost you around £50. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 515 km.

Plane

Although Dumfries doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 99 km from Dumfries. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dumfries departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dumfries, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Dumfries is called Dumfries, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dumfries is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 198 km from Dumfries. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dumfries using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dumfries takes 314 km and will cost you around £50. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Dumfries

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dumfries

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dumfries

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dumfries

Most booked hotels in Dumfries

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Hetland Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Holiday Inn Dumfries By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Aberdour Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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The Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Glenlossie Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£56+
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Travelodge Dumfries
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£30+
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Hiring a car in Dumfries

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Dumfries (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.34 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Dumfries (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.34 and £21.79. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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