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
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific 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 DRIVALIA , 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 £32. From London, the ticket costs about £76 for a journey of 620 km.
Airlines serving Dumfries
Where to stay in Dumfries
Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 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
Hiring a car in Dumfries costs £53 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dumfries is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.