Car Rental in Halifax

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Halifax, Canada
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Halifax Hollis
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$43.36 per day
Halifax Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$49.39 per day
Halifax Clayton Park West
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$61.34 per day
Downtown
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$68.82 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Halifax Airport
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata or similar
Hyundai Sonata
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$75.48 per day
Halifax Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$59.90 per day
Halifax Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$63.12 per day
Halifax Airport
Mini Van
Dodge Grand Caravan or similar
Dodge Grand Caravan
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$105.29 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:41 PM on 11/2/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.76 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.25 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.17 per gallon

One-Way Car Rentals in Halifax

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Halifax and drop off in another city include:

  • From Halifax to Quebec City - 15 offers from $91.85 per day
  • From Halifax to Vancouver - 21 offers from $133.16 per day
  • From Halifax to Charlottetown - 6 offers from $83.81 per day

Top 20 cities near Halifax

  1. 164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
  2. 193.3 km / 120.1 miles away
  3. 646.4 km / 401.7 miles away
  4. 667.9 km / 415 miles away
  5. 804.2 km / 499.7 miles away
  6. 880.5 km / 547.1 miles away
  7. 954.8 km / 593.3 miles away
  8. 1,288.3 km / 800.5 miles away
  9. 1,290 km / 801.6 miles away
  10. 1,297.7 km / 806.4 miles away
  11. 1,324.6 km / 823.1 miles away
  12. 1,589.1 km / 987.4 miles away
  13. 2,576.6 km / 1,601 miles away
  14. 3,097.6 km / 1,924.8 miles away
  15. 3,230.4 km / 2,007.3 miles away
  16. 3,682.4 km / 2,288.1 miles away
  17. 3,745.2 km / 2,327.2 miles away
  18. 3,849.6 km / 2,392 miles away
  19. 4,142.2 km / 2,573.8 miles away
  20. 4,195.3 km / 2,606.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Halifax

  1. 164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
  2. 193.3 km / 120.1 miles away
  3. 646.4 km / 401.7 miles away
  4. 804.2 km / 499.7 miles away
  5. 880.5 km / 547.1 miles away
  6. 954.8 km / 593.3 miles away
  7. 1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
  8. 1,272 km / 790.4 miles away
  9. 1,288.3 km / 800.5 miles away
  10. 1,324.6 km / 823.1 miles away
  11. 1,589.1 km / 987.4 miles away
  12. 2,576.6 km / 1,601 miles away
  13. 3,230.4 km / 2,007.3 miles away
  14. 3,682.4 km / 2,288.1 miles away
  15. 3,745.2 km / 2,327.2 miles away
  16. 3,749.5 km / 2,329.8 miles away
  17. 3,900.2 km / 2,423.5 miles away
  18. 4,142.2 km / 2,573.8 miles away
  19. 4,195.3 km / 2,606.8 miles away
  20. 4,265.9 km / 2,650.7 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

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.
Average rental costs per day in Halifax
January
$56.26
February
March
$58.72
April
$58.02
May
$70.53
June
$100.58
July
$84.89
August
$65.70
September
$63.18
October
$44.57
November
$85.81
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Halifax is November (when prices average $44.57 per day). This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $100.58).

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 usual rental length in Halifax?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 15 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Halifax
January
6
February
March
3
April
11
May
15
June
13
July
6
August
8
September
6
October
13
November
3
December

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 June, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Halifax by pick-up date relative to the average
January
11%
February
March
33%
April
65%
May
348%
June
141%
July
163%
August
152%
September
54%
October
11%
November
22%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Avis, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Premium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $43 per day
Cheapest supplier National

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Avis Hyundai Elantra 2 2 Large cars
Avis Chevrolet Malibu 4 3 Large cars
Alamo Toyota RAV4 4 4 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 4 1 Small cars
Avis Ford Escape 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Hyundai Sonata 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Hyundai Elantra 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota C-HR 4 2 SUVs
Alamo Chevrolet Silverado 4 4 Premium cars

FAQ

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.

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Portugal
Hyundai Elantra
6/3/23
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
Alamo
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$65.84
Lowest daily price
$43.36
Total cars available
169

Top 8 suppliers in Halifax in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
$47 - $199
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
3 locations
National
National
Very good 8.1
2 locations
$43 - $208
Avis
Avis
Very good 8 / 7 reviews
3 locations
$56 - $203
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 1 review
2 locations
$53 - $263
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.9 / 3 reviews
2 locations
$58 - $292
Enterprise
Enterprise
Good 7.8
1 location
Budget
Budget
Good 7.7
3 locations
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