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 New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 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 New York and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dorking, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dorking to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Dorking takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Dorking

Airlines serving Dorking

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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, 605 reviews)
$141+
Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 14031 reviews)
$195+
Hilton London Gatwick Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6725 reviews)
$158+
Bloc Hotel Gatwick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 16795 reviews)
$146+
White Horse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1317 reviews)
$123+
Wotton House
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2063 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Dorking

Renting a car in Dorking costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dorking costs $36 per day, on average, or $72 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.