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 September
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dauphin Island in September
Estimated hotel price
$219
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. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, JetBlue, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Budget and Hertz, 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. Mobile is the most popular, with regular flights from Silver Airways, JetBlue, Copa Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Dauphin Island

Airlines serving Dauphin Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,749 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,548 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dauphin Island

Average rates range from around $454 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $482 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dauphin Island

Renting a car in Dauphin Island

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.