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Lunenburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lunenburg

With a population of 2,085, Lunenburg is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lunenburg to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Lunenburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rime Restaurant (9 King St) and Beach Pea Kitchen & Bar (128 Montague St.) are great picks.

When to visit Lunenburg

Lunenburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lunenburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lunenburg

Plane

Although Lunenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 53 miles from Lunenburg. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lunenburg include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to Lunenburg from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Lunenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Lunenburg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 41 miles from Lunenburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lunenburg using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Lunenburg takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles.

Plane

Although Lunenburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 53 miles from Lunenburg. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lunenburg include Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest flight to Lunenburg from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Lunenburg.

Car

Another option to get to Lunenburg is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 41 miles from Lunenburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lunenburg using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Lunenburg takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $375 for a journey of 1356 miles.

Airports near Lunenburg

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Lunenburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 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 (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lunenburg

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lunenburg

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Fisherman's Daughter B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 192 reviews)
$160+
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Bayview Pines Country Inn B&b
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 216 reviews)
$144+
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Lunenburg Arms Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 716 reviews)
$152+
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Rum Runner Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 830 reviews)
$140+
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Smugglers Cove Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 576 reviews)
$154+
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Homeport Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 461 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Lunenburg

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Lunenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Lunenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10.

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