Major city · France
Dinan
Half a day to a full day: walk the ramparts, see the castle and timber houses, then move on. One night if you want a quiet evening by the port.
Dinan is a well-preserved medieval town in inland Brittany, with a castle, stone ramparts and a working port on the Rance river. It's compact enough to see in a few hours and works best as a stop between Rennes and the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or limited hours)
- Airports
- DNR · RNS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
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 Dinan17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dinan, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 · 112 European emergency (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.
- AirportDNR Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo Airport (About 20 km (12 mi); seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland.DNR Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo Airport (About 12 mi (20 km); seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland.
- Getting aroundWalkable: the old town is about 1 km (0.6 mi) across.Walkable: the old town is about 0.6 mi (1 km) across.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerBeer (demi / pression)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Dinan to Dinard€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entrycheck€6–8 (≈ US$7–10)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
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
- DNR Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo Airport (About 20 km (12 mi); seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland. Bus or taxi to Dinan.) · RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport (About 60 km (37 mi); train from Rennes station to Dinan.)DNR Dinard–Pleurtuit–Saint-Malo Airport (About 12 mi (20 km); seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland. Bus or taxi to Dinan.) · RNS Rennes–Saint-Jacques Airport (About 37 mi (60 km); train from Rennes station to Dinan.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dinan: next 7 days
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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)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 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
Walkable: the old town is about 1 km across. Steep cobbled streets down to the port; a shuttle bus runs in season or you can drive down. Parking outside the ramparts is easier.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi, about 20 min
Belle Époque seaside resort with a promenade and views of Saint-Malo.
Saint-Malo
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or train via Dinard, about 40 min
Walled port city with a ferry to the UK; a full day trip.
Mont-Saint-Michel
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via the A84, about 1 h 15 min; bus from Dinan? check
Tidal abbey; go early to avoid crowds.
Rennes
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Train, about 45 min
Brittany's capital with a medieval centre and good museums.
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.
Old town (intra-muros)
Inside the ramparts; walking distance to castle, restaurants and the port stairs.
Near the train station
Quieter, cheaper hotels; 10–15 min walk uphill to the old town.
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
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (hotel or B&B)1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Train Rennes–Dinan, one way2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bus Dinan–Dinard, one way2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €36 |
| Trip total≈ €198 per person per day, bed included | €396≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3.00 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Crêpe (galette) | €7–12 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Menu du jour (lunch) | €14–20 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Beer (demi / pression) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Castle entrycheck | €6–8 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Railway Museum entry | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Taxi from Dinan to Dinard | €25–35 (≈ US$30–45) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Steep cobbled streets between the old town and the port: wear flat shoes.
- The castle keep may be closed for restoration at times: check the official site.
- Restaurants in the main square are tourist-priced; walk a block or two for better value.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Rennes (check address); most other countries have embassies in Paris.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Rennes → Dinan: about €12 (≈ US$14), 45 min (check)
- Bus Dinan → Dinard: about €3 (≈ US$4), 20 min (check)
- Taxi Dinan old town → port: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Où est le château ? — Where is the castle? (oo ay luh sha-toh)
- Une crêpe, s'il vous plaît — A crêpe, please (oon krep seel voo pleh)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? — Do you speak English? (par-lay voo zahn-gleh)
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 Dinan. 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: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or limited hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the castle, the port and the Railway Museum with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and price bands.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for DNR and RNS.
Sources
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