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, Playdium - Dartmouth (21 Cabela Rd) and La Cucina Cafe - Dartmouth (151 Hector Gate) are great picks.
When to visit Dartmouth
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.
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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Dartmouth include Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 08m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth.
Car
Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 2 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Dartmouth. From Moncton, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 200 miles and will cost you around C$ 156. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about C$ 145 for a journey of 355 miles. Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the downtown.
Airports near Dartmouth
Airlines serving Dartmouth
Where to stay in Dartmouth
Average rates range from around C$ 241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 170 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Dartmouth and Coastal Inn Dartmouth.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth
Most booked hotels in Dartmouth
Renting a car in Dartmouth
Renting a car in Dartmouth costs C$ 75 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.
Expect to pay C$ 1.96 per litre in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.46 and C$ 31.28. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.