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.
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 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Dartmouth, with an average rainfall of 3.6″.
Although Dartmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Halifax Intl (YHZ), which is located 15 miles from Dartmouth. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dartmouth include Air Canada, Delta and Air Transat. The shortest flight to Dartmouth from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 25m.
Another option to get to Dartmouth is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 2 miles from Dartmouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in Halifax.
You can travel by bus to Dartmouth using Maritime Bus or VIA Rail Canada. From North Sydney, the bus ride to Dartmouth takes 330 miles and will cost you around $46. From Fredericton, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 365 miles. Dartmouth’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Dartmouth costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Dartmouth.
Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Dartmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Dartmouth is Standard (Class Standard Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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