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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 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 Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 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 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 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 Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 240 miles and will cost you around $35. From Albany, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,205 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,089 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,858 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,593 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,669 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 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, 394 reviews)
$210+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 389 reviews)
$167+
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 352 reviews)
$185+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 272 reviews)
$215+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, 449 reviews)
$175+
Seaport Resort and Marina
2 stars
Good (7.5, 502 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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