Introduction
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 January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dumfries in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Dumfries

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dumfries

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,840 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dumfries

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Holiday Inn Dumfries By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Glenlossie Guest House
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Rivendell
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£73+
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Cairndale Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£108+
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Travelodge Dumfries
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Dumfries

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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