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
AED 521
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dartmouth in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 521
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. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 18m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 2 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 15 miles from Dartmouth. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 18m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car hire from Halifax, which is about 2 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Halifax.

Bus

Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dartmouth

YHZHalifax Intl

Airlines serving Dartmouth

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,130 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (404 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,493 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dartmouth

Most booked hotels in Dartmouth

The Prince George Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 515+
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The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 540+
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 403+
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Atlantica Hotel Halifax
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 338+
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Hiring a car in Dartmouth

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Halifax Intl.

Expect to pay AED 3.97 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 47.60 and AED 63.46.