Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

Where to Eat in Dartmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dartmouth Crossing (11 Fyne Lane) and Mic Mac Bar & Grill (219 Waverley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dartmouth

Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 596
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 596
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,331 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,521 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dartmouth, with prices from RM 199 to RM 3,230 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dartmouth are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,191+
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The Prince George Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,085+
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Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 748+
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Future Inns Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
RM 679+
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Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay RM 5.33 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 RM 63.95 and RM 85.26. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.33 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 RM 63.95 and RM 85.26. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.