With a population of 101,343, Dartmouth is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
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.
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.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 34h 23m.
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 $186 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about $222 for a 21h 26m trip.
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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Halifax.
Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Dartmouth and Coastal Inn Dartmouth.
Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.41 and $33.88. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.