Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Dartmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Canteen on Portland (22 Portland Street) and Milestones Grill + Bar - Mic Mac (142 Micmac Blvd unit 21) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 182
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. Airlines that fly from Canada to Dartmouth include Air Canada, Air Transat and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 09m.

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 C$ 155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 194 for a 22h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

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

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from Canada to Dartmouth include Air Canada, Air Transat and Porter Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 09m.

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 C$ 155 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 194 for a 22h 41m trip.

Car

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

Bus

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

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,968 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,768 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,230 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,520 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from C$ 69 to C$ 1,079 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dartmouth are about 27% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

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Future Inns Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 241+
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Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
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Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs C$ 100 per day, on average, or C$ 201 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

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$ 23.49 and C$ 31.32. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs C$ 100 per day, on average, or C$ 201 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

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$ 23.49 and C$ 31.32. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Dartmouth

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5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 61/day

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Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 63/day

Compact SUV
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