Car Rental in Halifax
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Cheapest car rental rates
Halifax Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$73.65 per day
Halifax Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
$94.94 per day
Downtown
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$126.05 per day
Halifax Hollis
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$127.44 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Halifax Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
$152.56 per day
Halifax Airport
Compact
Kia Rio or similar
$73.65 per day
Halifax Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
$79.96 per day
Halifax Airport
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata or similar
$82.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:21 AM on 6/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$101 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.57 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.13 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 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 $97.80 per day
- From Halifax to Vancouver - 21 offers from $141.77 per day
- From Halifax to Charlottetown - 6 offers from $89.23 per day
Top 20 cities near Halifax
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Top 20 locations near Halifax
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164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
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1,589.1 km / 987.4 miles away
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1,999.2 km / 1,242.2 miles away
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2,576.6 km / 1,601 miles away
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3,102.1 km / 1,927.6 miles away
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3,230.4 km / 2,007.3 miles away
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3,900.2 km / 2,423.5 miles away
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4,142.2 km / 2,573.8 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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Halifax is March (when prices average $30.02 per day). This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $106.58).
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.
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 January, the average renter keeps their car for 22 days, and in December, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Halifax
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 January.
Monthly searches in Halifax by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Avis, Thrifty, Alamo, National |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $74 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Ford Escape | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Avis | Hyundai Elantra | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
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.
EC
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
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$101.32
Lowest daily price
$73.65
Total cars available
179
Top 8 suppliers in Halifax in 2025
Alamo
3 locations
$125 - $229
National
2 locations
$126 - $257
Hertz
3 locations
$126 - $257
Dollar
2 locations
$74 - $162
Thrifty
2 locations
$95 - $155
Avis
4 locations
$96 - $214
Budget
4 locations
$167
Enterprise
3 locations
$167
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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