Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mahone Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mahone Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mahone Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Betty's at The Kitch (319 Main St) and Eli + Trix (538 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Mahone Bay

Mahone Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mahone Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mahone Bay

Plane

Although Mahone Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 52 miles from Mahone Bay. Saint John is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Mahone Bay from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Mahone Bay is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 42 miles from Mahone Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Mahone Bay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 52 miles from Mahone Bay. Saint John is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Air Transat, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Mahone Bay from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Mahone Bay is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 42 miles from Mahone Bay. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

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

Airports near Mahone Bay

YSJSaint John
YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Mahone Bay

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 popular areas of Mahone Bay

Most booked hotels in Mahone Bay

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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 Mahone Bay

Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Mahone Bay (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 Mahone Bay (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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