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
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$249
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.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 19h 24m and costs around $193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $243 for a 22h 41m trip.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 19h 24m and costs around $193 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $243 for a 22h 41m trip.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,999 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,522 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from $87 to $1,348 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dartmouth are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Future Inns Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$294+
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Coastal Inn Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Commons Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$121+
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Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay $2.43 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 $29.13 and $38.84. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.43 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 $29.13 and $38.84. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.