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.

Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dartmouth Crossing (11 Fyne Lane) and New Scotland Brewing Co (16 Portland Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$237
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 15 miles from Dartmouth.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 18h 54m and costs around $168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $183 for a 22h 11m trip.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 15 miles from Dartmouth.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 18h 54m and costs around $168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $183 for a 22h 11m trip.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dartmouth

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,278 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (835 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,540 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,026 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,206 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,913 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (465 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,044 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (274 reviews)
China Southern
Good (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$176+
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$210+

Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.93 and $33.24. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.93 and $33.24. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.