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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$96.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$96.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
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Ford Escape
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
3275 Kempt Rd
Drop-off information
Downtown
3275 Kempt Rd
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Drop-off information
Downtown
1181 HOLLIS ST
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:02 on 12/09/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Halifax
- Top 20 locations near Halifax
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Halifax and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Halifax
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers in Halifax in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$134 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40–70 km/h
or
25–43 mph
Speed limit out of town
80–110 km/h
or
50–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.19 per gallon
Rating
9.6 / 10
Top 20 cities near Halifax
- Dieppefrom $23.91 per day182.4 km / 113.34 miles away
- Monctonfrom $55.02 per day184.7 km / 114.77 miles away
- Saint Johnfrom $55.02 per day205.4 km / 127.63 miles away
- Quebec Cityfrom $33.60 per day636.4 km / 395.44 miles away
- Windsorfrom $51.26 per day665.7 km / 413.65 miles away
- Deer Lakefrom $66.36 per day686.9 km / 426.82 miles away
- Montrealfrom $15.96 per day788 km / 489.64 miles away
- Mont-Tremblant875.1 km / 543.76 miles away
- St. John'sfrom $48.31 per day895.5 km / 556.44 miles away
- Ottawafrom $30.21 per day951.8 km / 591.42 miles away
- Thornhillfrom $21.49 per day1,261.2 km / 783.67 miles away
- Torontofrom $19.96 per day1,263.8 km / 785.29 miles away
- Mississaugafrom $22.48 per day1,281.8 km / 796.47 miles away
- Bramptonfrom $24.09 per day1,289.7 km / 801.38 miles away
- Hamiltonfrom $52.43 per day1,311.5 km / 814.93 miles away
- Kitchener1,352.4 km / 840.34 miles away
- Londonfrom $38.44 per day1,424.1 km / 884.89 miles away
- Sault Ste. Mariefrom $66.58 per day1,622.2 km / 1,007.99 miles away
- Thunder Bayfrom $58.44 per day1,997.2 km / 1,241 miles away
- Winnipegfrom $50.40 per day2,570.5 km / 1,597.23 miles away
Top 20 locations near Halifax
- Greater Moncton International Airportfrom $23.91 per day181.9 km / 113.03 miles away
- Saint John Airportfrom $79.22 per day193.8 km / 120.42 miles away
- Quebec City Airportfrom $40.43 per day648.5 km / 402.96 miles away
- Montreal Airportfrom $40.68 per day800 km / 497.1 miles away
- St. John's International Airportfrom $48.31 per day898.3 km / 558.18 miles away
- Ottawa Airportfrom $30.21 per day950.1 km / 590.36 miles away
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airportfrom $37.52 per day1,262.7 km / 784.61 miles away
- Toronto (Downtown)from $46.94 per day1,263.8 km / 785.29 miles away
- Toronto Airportfrom $19.96 per day1,280.2 km / 795.48 miles away
- Hamilton Airport1,315.6 km / 817.48 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport1,343.9 km / 835.06 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $51.26 per day1,579.5 km / 981.46 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $58.44 per day2,000.3 km / 1,242.93 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $53.31 per day2,579.6 km / 1,602.89 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $53.94 per day3,105.9 km / 1,929.92 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $53.24 per day3,235.9 km / 2,010.7 miles away
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $174.00 per day3,525.4 km / 2,190.58 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $51.50 per day3,689 km / 2,292.24 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom $30.75 per day3,750.1 km / 2,330.2 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from $54.29 per day3,754.4 km / 2,332.88 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Halifax Airport (YHZ)
7 rental locations
B
Halifax (Downtown)
7 rental locations
C
Halifax Hollis
2 rental locations
When to book in Halifax and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Halifax?
Car rental prices in Halifax vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $64 | A good deal $84 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Halifax
$109
$55
$0
$36
in January
Jan
$42
in February
Feb
$45
in March
Mar
$52
in April
Apr
$52
in May
May
$78
in June
Jun
$89
in July
Jul
$99
in August
Aug
$56
in September
Sep
$49
in October
Oct
$44
in November
Nov
$60
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Halifax is January (when prices average $36.08 per day). This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $99.38).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Halifax?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Halifax is September, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Halifax by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
Jan
0.1 times in February
Feb
0.3 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
1.9 times in June
Jun
2.1 times in July
Jul
1.8 times in August
Aug
2.5 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.1 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Halifax?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of rental days in Halifax
15
8
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
14 days in April
Apr
11 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
12 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
10 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 5 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, National, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, premium cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $50 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Nissan Kicks | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4 | SUV |
| National | Hyundai Venue | 4 | SUV |
| Hertz | Nissan Kicks | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Canadian license to rent a car?
No, you can rent a car with a foreign driver's license, but you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your license isn't in English or French.
Can I take a rental car picked up in Halifax to another province?
Yes, you can take a rental car to other provinces except for Newfoundland. Be sure to let the rental company know your plans in advance, though.
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Halifax?
You have to be at least 21 years old to rent in Halifax. If you're under 25, you're likely going to be charged an additional young driver fee. For some vehicles, the minimum age is 25.
Can I rent a car in Halifax and drop it off somewhere else?
One-way rentals from Halifax may be possible. Be sure to enter your preferred drop-off location when searching to see the available options and total costs.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Halifax
9.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Yaris
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Sep 14, 2025
Keith W.
Nissan Versa
Loved driving around Nova Scotia a wondeplace to visit
Aug 15, 2025
meir D.
Hyundai Venue
Jun 3, 2023
ELIANA C.
Hyundai Elantra
Very easy drive around Nova Scotia for an European driver. We drove all the way around the south part of Nova Scotia and everything went well. I recommend to rent a car, it's the easiest way to visit around.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$134
Lowest daily price
$50
Total cars available
112
Top 8 suppliers in Halifax in 2026
National
2 locations
9.1
Excellent
9 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.5
$174–$267
per day
Most popular location
1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
Avis
2 locations
9.1
Excellent
66 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.3
$54–$121
per day
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
Alamo
1 location
8.9
Very Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$164–$224
per day
Most popular location
1161 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hertz
3 locations
8.7
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd
Thrifty
2 locations
8.7
Very Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.9
$58–$174
per day
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
Enterprise
3 locations
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
Dollar
2 locations
8.4
Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.9
$50–$176
per day
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
Budget
4 locations
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$85–$103
per day
Most popular location
747 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
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