The average price of a 7-day trip to Dothan is $1,221 for a solo traveler, $2,193 for a couple, and $4,111 for a family of 4. Dothan hotels range from $45 to $204 per night with an average of $71, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) are between $557 and $751 per person for economy flights and $1,748 to $2,357 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $36 to $84 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Dothan, AL, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DHN and stay in a Dothan hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 11th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Dothan is usually early October.
Average Dothan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Dothan for a week is $911-$1,699($130-$243 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $661 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Dothan for a week is $1,882-$3,128($269-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,322 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $75 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Dothan for a week is $2,984-$5,896($426-$842 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,644 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $150 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $66 to $76 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Dothan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Dothan? The cheapest trip to Dothan is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $38.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Dothan for a week is $742-$1,499($106-$214 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $17 to $34 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $395 to $661 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Dothan for a week is $1,256-$2,398($179-$343 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $68 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $790 to $1,322 for economy
Lodging: $38 to $45 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Dothan for a week is $2,512-$4,496($359-$642 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $136 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,580 to $2,644 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $90 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Dothan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Dothan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Dothan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Dothan for a week is $2,079-$7,912($297-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $79 to $160 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $920 to $1,752 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Dothan for a week is $3,552-$10,784($507-$1,541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $320 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,840 to $3,504 for first class
Lodging: $101 to $204 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Dothan for a week is $7,104-$19,552($1,015-$2,793 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $640 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,680 to $7,008 for first class
Lodging: $202 to $408 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Dothan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Dothan is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Dothan due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Dothan Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Dothan hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Dothan.
Flight Costs to Dothan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $751 average in mid December to a low of $557 in early October. Median flight price is $433. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Dothan our data includes 123 originating airports, and 58 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Dothan from an airport like London Stansted (STN) in London (the United Kingdom) for an average $5,091 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) in Atlanta, GA (the United States) at an average of just $233.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Dothan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $194, so you can easily save about 35% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Dothan can easily cost $250 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $17 per person. Private tours can cost $510 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.