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, New Scotland Brewing Co (16 Portland Street) and Sabrosa (153 Hector Gate) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 176
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 France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Dollar, 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 France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Dartmouth departs from Toronto and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Dollar, 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 (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,204 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
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Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Renting a car in Dartmouth

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 133 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.57 and C$ 27.42. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dartmouth costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 133 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 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$ 20.57 and C$ 27.42. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dartmouth, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Dartmouth

Supplier choice

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 43/day

Supplier choice

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 47/day

Economy
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