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 Detroit and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $22 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 120 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 Detroit and takes around 1h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dartmouth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dartmouth to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $22 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Portland, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $27. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (6,949 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,569 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,890 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,745 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,646 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,423 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,606 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,540 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,959 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,325 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,789 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,176 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, 382 reviews)
$141+
Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 371 reviews)
$127+
Hampton Inn Fall River/Westport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 342 reviews)
$139+
Residence Inn by Marriott New Bedford Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 262 reviews)
$140+
New Bedford Harbor Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Good (7.5, 428 reviews)
$128+
Best Western Dartmouth-New Bedford
2 stars
Good (7.3, 608 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

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 Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

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 Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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