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, Sabrosa (153 Hector Gate) and Playdium - Dartmouth (21 Cabela Rd) 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 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 05m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth. The train journey from Dartmouth to Québec City takes 18h 09m and costs around C$ 186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 223 for a 21h 26m 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the downtown.
Airports near Dartmouth
Airlines serving Dartmouth
Where to stay in Dartmouth
Average rates range from around C$ 225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 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$ 92 per day, on average, or C$ 184 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.
Expect to pay C$ 1.89 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$ 22.67 and C$ 30.22. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Dartmouth
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 91/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 92/day