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.
Activities & attractions in Dumfries
Activities
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
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 15m.
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.
Airlines serving Dumfries
Where to stay in Dumfries
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dumfries
Most booked hotels in Dumfries
Hiring a car in Dumfries
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.86 and £27.81. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.