Dartmouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dartmouth
With a population of 101,343, Dartmouth is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dartmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dartmouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Playdium - Dartmouth (21 Cabela Rd) and La Cucina Cafe - Dartmouth (151 Hector Gate) are great picks.
When to visit Dartmouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dartmouth in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Dartmouth, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.
How to Get to Dartmouth
Plane
Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 15 miles from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dartmouth include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 5h 45m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth.
Car
Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 2 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Dartmouth. From Moncton, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 185 miles and will cost you around $59. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 355 miles. Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Dartmouth
Airlines serving Dartmouth
Where to stay in Dartmouth
Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Dartmouth and Coastal Inn Dartmouth.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth
Most booked hotels in Dartmouth
Renting a car in Dartmouth
Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 76% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Truck or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Dartmouth
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$54/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$55/day