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Dinard
Spend one full day for beach, promenade and casino; add a half‑day in early October for the British Cinema Festival.
Dinard is a small seaside resort on the Côte d'Émeraude. Its main attractions – three sandy beaches, a historic casino and a yearly film festival – fit comfortably into a single day, with an optional half‑day in October for the festival. It is best reached as a day‑trip from Rennes or Saint‑Malo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Oct
- avoid Jul (peak crowds)
- Airports
- RNS · DNR
- Nights
- 1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dinard17 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dinard, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyDinard is generally safe; petty theft can occur on crowded beaches, so keep valuables hidden and stay alert in nightlife areas.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergencies (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRNS Rennes–Saint‑Jacques Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi) north).RNS Rennes–Saint‑Jacques Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km) north).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; local bus line 1 links the beaches and the casino; bike rentals are common in summer.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketCasino entry (drink ticket)€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Budget bedCampsite pitch, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RNS Rennes–Saint‑Jacques Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi) north) · DNR Saint‑Malo‑Dinard‑Pleurtuit Airport (Private‑flight only)RNS Rennes–Saint‑Jacques Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km) north) · DNR Saint‑Malo‑Dinard‑Pleurtuit Airport (Private‑flight only)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Jun, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dinard: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; local bus line 1 links the beaches and the casino; bike rentals are common in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saint‑Malo
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
TER train from Dinard station, about 30 min
Historic walled town, good for half a day.
Saint‑Briac‑sur‑Mer
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus line 1, about 10 min
Golf course and quiet beach.
Saint‑Lunaire (Longchamp beach)
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Bus line 1, about 12 min
Surfing spot, good for a short visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Manoir de la Vicomté
Boutique hotel near the promenade, 6 avenue Georges Pian
Camping Municipal Port‑Blanc
Beach‑front campsite, Rue du Sergent Boulanger
Hôtel du Parc des Tourelles
Family‑style hotel in a historic building, 20 avenue Edouard VII
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| TER train Rennes ↔ Dinard (round‑trip)2 × €25 · check | €50 |
| Bike rental (half‑day)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €239 per person per day, bed included | €477≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Crepe (plain) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Beach chair rental (hour) | €5–7 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Casino entry (drink ticket) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer beaches become very crowded; arrive early for a spot.
- Festival tickets must be booked in advance; check the official site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergencies
- 15
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergencies15
Embassy
US consulate in Rennes; other nations in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rennes ↔ Dinard TER: about €25 (≈ US$30) round‑trip, 30 min (check)
- Bike rental (half‑day): ≈ €12
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombyeh)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo eh lah plazh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dinard. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, Oct · avoid Jul (peak crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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