Car Rental - Dothan

 

Choose a car rental in Dothan and experience the charms of southeast Alabama, from the majestic lakes and sprawling state parks to the monuments and museums depicting the area’s rich heritage. Dothan is a small city with a big heart that’s buzzing with community events, and a rental car in Dothan lets you experience Dothan’s charm with ease. From the National Peanut Festival to local art exhibitions and theatre shows, there’s much to be explored.

We have two car rental locations in Dothan. The first can be found at Dothan Regional Airport, while the second is located on Ross Clark Circle. Both offer a supreme choice of vehicles, including seven-seater SUVs and sleek sedans.

Renting a car in Dothan also offers the perfect base for further exploration, with close proximity to both Georgia and Florida. The capital, Montgomery, is just two hours away in your Dothan rental, while the coastal splendor of Panama City is around an hour-and-a-half’s drive.

Reserve your Dothan rental car at Hertz today to explore the Cotton State and beyond.

Dothan Locations

A Quick Guide to Dothan

Dothan Area Botanical Gardens

5130 Headland Avenue, AL, 36303

Located just outside of Dothan, it takes less than 15 minutes driving by rental car to transport yourself to 50 acres of cultivated gardens featuring local fauna and nature trails. Walk among a kaleidoscope of butterflies, cross over koi ponds in the Mullen Asian Garden and witness an explosion of color in the Camellia and Hanahan Daylily gardens.

Water World

401 Recreation Road, AL, 36303

While Florida’s border may be less than an hour away in a rental car from Dothan, something a little closer is Dothan’s own exciting water park, featuring an array of thrilling attractions. Ride the waves in the tide pool, plummet down to the depths in the body slide and embark on an epic water fight in the Kids Cove.

Wiregrass Museum of Art

126 Museum Avenue, AL, 36303

With an aim to inspire and engage through visual art, this Downtown museum hosts a vast collection of permanent and temporary pieces from artists across the state. Move through nature, discover meaning in the abstract and see the region in a whole new light through paintings, photography and more.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dothan

201 Retail Drive, AL, 36303

Located close to the US 231 and Wiregrass Commons Mall, this modern Marriott hotel grants convenient access to Dothan’s dining and shopping district as well as links to head out to see more of Alabama. Suites come complete with coffee makers, work desks and flat screen TVs. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool and 24/7 fitness center. Pull up to your hotel with peace of mind knowing there is complimentary on-site parking for your Dothan rental car. 

DoubleTree by Hilton Dothan

2740 Ross Clark Circle, AL, 36301

Stay within the inner ring of Dothan at this stylish Hilton hotel. Premium rooms feature private balconies and king-sized beds complete with plush pillows and luxury linens. Enjoy a night cap at the on-site restaurant and bar or take a few laps in the outdoor pool. The on-site parking is available to guests – ideal if you need to park up your rental car in Dothan.

Magnolia Creek Lodge

11295 US 231, Cottonwood, AL, 36320

Take your car rental just south of Dothan and find this beautiful lodge along Big Creek. Sit on rocking chairs and gaze out at the creek or curl up with a book beside the warming fire in the Grand Room. The rooms and suites are as stylish as they are spacious, complete with smart TVs, walk-in showers and king and queen-sized beds.

Fire Stone Wood Fired Grill

250 South Oates Street, AL, 36301

Get together for a memorable evening of great food and an electric atmosphere at this popular eatery. Pizzas are wood-fired for an unbeatable smoky flavor and crisp crust, while the wider menu offers southern classics like shrimp and grits and a rotating choice of burgers.

Hunt's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

250 South Oates Street, AL, 36301

Get together for a memorable evening of great food and an electric atmosphere at this popular eatery. Pizzas are wood-fired for an unbeatable smoky flavor and crisp crust, while the wider menu offers southern classics like shrimp and grits and a rotating choice of burgers.

KBC

151 North Foster Street, AL, 36303

Reserve a table at this contemporary Downtown restaurant to sample the sweet taste of the south. Southern hospitality is in full swing with rustic interiors and a fuss-free menu which features loaded sandwiches and wraps served with KBC’s famed BBQ sauce and southern slaw.

Driving In and Around Dothan

  • North St Andrews Street Parking (36301) is an open-air parking lot with nearly 400 spaces for your car rental in Dothan. It’s close to Dothan City Civic Center and Wiregrass Museum of Art.
  • Dothan Regional Airport Parking (36303) is open 24/7, close to our Hertz Dothan rental car office and the airport terminal.
  • On-street parking is available along downtown Dothan’s side streets, such as West Troy Street and North Foster Street. They usually have a two-hour time limit. If you choose an electric car rental in Dothan, there are over 30 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

 

  • US Route 84 (US 84) runs through Dothan’s center to form East Main Street. Follow the road east to reach Bainbridge or west towards Enterprise and Andalusia.
  • US Route 231 (US 231) forms part of the ring road around Dothan’s west. It then heads northwest to Montgomery or south into Florida and towards Panama City.
  • US Route 431 (US 431) covers the east part of Dothan’s ring road, before heading northeast towards Columbus and wider Georgia.

 

How to get from Dothan Regional Airport to downtown Dothan

It will take around 20 minutes to drive the nine miles to the downtown area if you collect your car rental from Dothan Municipal Airport:

  1. Get comfortable in your rental car and leave the Hertz Dothan airport parking lot on Airport Drive.
  2. Turn left on to Flightline Drive then continue on Airport Drive.
  3. At the end of the road, turn left on to Airport Avenue.
  4. Take a right on to Parramore Road, then left on to Denton Road.
  5. Continue for around five miles, then turn left to join the US 231 South.
  6. Follow it around for one-and-a-half miles, then turn left on to Main Street.

 

How to get from Dothan to Montgomery

If you’re interested in taking a Dothan rental car out of the city, the state capital Montgomery is around a two-hour drive from downtown Dothan. Just head on North Oates Street out of the city to join the US 231 North for 95 miles. Then merge onto the I-85 South and take Exit 1 to reach the city center.

 

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