Dartmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dartmouth

With a population of 30,665, Dartmouth is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dartmouth has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sail Loft - Dartmouth (246 Elm St) and Cask & Pig Kitchen & Alehouse (780 State Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dartmouth

Plane

When flying to Dartmouth, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 166 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartmouth, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dartmouth, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 166 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartmouth, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New Bedford
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 385 reviews)
$177+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 376 reviews)
$135+
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 345 reviews)
$148+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 269 reviews)
$180+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 438 reviews)
$132+
Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford
2 stars
Good (7.3, 609 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $80 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $80 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Boston Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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