Dauphin Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dauphin Island

With a population of 1,251, Dauphin Island is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dauphin Island has to offer.

When to visit Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dauphin Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dauphin Island in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Dauphin Island, with an average rainfall of 4.1″.

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How to Get to Dauphin Island

Plane

Although Dauphin Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mobile (MOB), which is located 31 miles from Dauphin Island.

Car

Another option to get to Dauphin Island is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 119 miles from Dauphin Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

Although Dauphin Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mobile (MOB), which is located 31 miles from Dauphin Island.

Car

Another option to get to Dauphin Island is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 119 miles from Dauphin Island. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Dauphin Island

Airlines serving Dauphin Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (477 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dauphin Island

Average rates range from around $432 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $427 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dauphin Island

Renting a car in Dauphin Island

Renting a car in Dauphin Island costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dauphin Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Dauphin Island costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dauphin Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.