Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dartmouth Crossing (11 Fyne Lane) and Mic Mac Bar & Grill (219 Waverley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Dartmouth

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dartmouth include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 3 km from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dartmouth include Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 3 km from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Dartmouth

Airlines serving Dartmouth

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,816 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,358 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,752 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,152 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,495 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from $51 to $497 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dartmouth are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Dartmouth by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

The Prince George Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1531 reviews)
$147+
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 749 reviews)
$158+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 590 reviews)
$131+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 546 reviews)
$146+
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2006 reviews)
$116+
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1347 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 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 58% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.