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

Dartmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dartmouth

With a population of 101 343, Dartmouth is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dartmouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dartmouth Crossing (11 Fyne Lane) and Mic Mac Bar & Grill (219 Waverley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dartmouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 144 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Dartmouth, with an average rainfall of 91 mm.

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How to Get to Dartmouth

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 3 km from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Halifax.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth.

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 3 km from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alamo, among others, in Halifax.

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,449 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,388 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (439 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from $117 to $1,412 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dartmouth are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$210+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$198+
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Commons Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
$135+
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Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.73 and $40.97. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dartmouth, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.57 per litre in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.73 and $40.97. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dartmouth, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.