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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dartmouth has to offer.

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 15 miles from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dartmouth include Air Canada, United Airlines and Emirates. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Lufthansa 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

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 Emirates. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Detroit and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Lufthansa 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,592 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (202 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (421 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,507 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from $50 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 42% 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

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 553 reviews)
$159+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 613 reviews)
$141+
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Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1362 reviews)
$143+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2031 reviews)
$126+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2444 reviews)
$145+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1410 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $5.68 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 $68.14 and $90.85. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Dartmouth

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Intermediate
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