Dunkirk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkirk

With a population of 12,563, Dunkirk is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Dunkirk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dunkirk

Dunkirk in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkirk in January
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dunkirk in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dunkirk, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Dunkirk

Plane

Although Dunkirk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 71 km from Dunkirk. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkirk is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 305 km from Dunkirk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Plane

Although Dunkirk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Buffalo Airport (BUF), which is located 71 km from Dunkirk. Buffalo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkirk is to pick up a car rental from Detroit, which is about 305 km from Dunkirk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Detroit.

Airports near Dunkirk

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Airlines serving Dunkirk

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkirk

Most booked hotels in Dunkirk

Best Western Dunkirk & Fredonia Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 296 reviews)
$185+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 176 reviews)
$127+
Clarion Hotel Conference Center on Lake Erie
2 stars
Good (6.6, 469 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Dunkirk

Renting a car in Dunkirk costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dunkirk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Dunkirk costs $84 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Dunkirk (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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