Dorking travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dorking

With a population of 16,429, Dorking is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Dorking deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dorking

If you’re looking for affordable options, Denbies Gallery Restaurant (London Road) and Aroma (West St) are great picks.

When to visit Dorking

Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dorking in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dorking

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dorking, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dorking from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Bath takes 1h 22m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 miles from the city center, Dorking Deepdene is the busiest station in Dorking. Another popular train station is Dorking Ockley, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Dorking is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 21 miles from Dorking. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dorking, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Dorking takes 95 miles and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dorking

Most booked hotels in Dorking

Denbies Vineyard Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 603 reviews)
$212+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 14518 reviews)
$161+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 7057 reviews)
$169+
Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 17211 reviews)
$147+
The White Horse
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1325 reviews)
$149+
Wotton House
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2116 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Dorking

Renting a car in Dorking costs $20 per day, on average, or $39 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dorking costs $20 per day, on average, or $39 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dorking (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Dorking is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.