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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Amherst travel guide

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You're Going to Love Amherst

With a population of 9.336, Amherst is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amherst to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Amherst

Amherst in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Amherst in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amherst in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Amherst, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Amherst

Plane

Although Amherst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 49 km from Amherst. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Porter Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Amherst from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 28m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train station in Amherst is called Amherst, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 141 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Amherst’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Amherst doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moncton Intl (YQM), which is located 49 km from Amherst. Moncton Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Porter Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Amherst from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 28m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Amherst. The train station in Amherst is called Amherst, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Amherst is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 141 km from Amherst. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Amherst’s bus station is located 3.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Amherst

YQMMoncton Intl
YYGCharlottetown
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Amherst

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,099 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (392 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
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Where to stay in Amherst

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Amherst and Super 8 by Wyndham Amherst NS.

Where to stay in popular areas of Amherst

Most booked hotels in Amherst

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Amherst Shore Country Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 74 reviews)
$148+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Amherst NS
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 609 reviews)
$106+
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Comfort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 371 reviews)
$97+
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Tantramar Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 248 reviews)
$81+
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Marshlands Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 694 reviews)
$76+
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Coastal Inn Sackville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 494 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Amherst

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Amherst (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

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