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 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
AED 483
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 483
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. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dartmouth using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 531 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Montreal, the ticket costs about AED 1,377 for a journey of 2182 km. Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 24 km from Dartmouth. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 28h 59m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the only carrier operating train routes to Dartmouth.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dartmouth using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 531 km and will cost you around AED 169. From Montreal, the ticket costs about AED 1,377 for a journey of 2182 km. Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dartmouth

Average rates range from around AED 483 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 485 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 430+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 485+
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Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 527+
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Atlantica Hotel Halifax
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 455+
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Hiring a car in Dartmouth

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 4.56 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 AED 54.65 and AED 72.87. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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