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

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 19h 24m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $143 for a 22h 41m trip.

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 Payless, 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

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 19h 24m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $143 for a 22h 41m trip.

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 Payless, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,002 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,239 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,314 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,523 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from $51 to $794 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dartmouth are about 28% 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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Future Inns Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1407 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 613 reviews)
$152+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 554 reviews)
$178+
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Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1362 reviews)
$161+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2030 reviews)
$154+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2445 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 14% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 14% 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. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Dartmouth

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$46/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

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