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Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$26.92
per day
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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$27.36
per day
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.62
per day
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Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.41
per day
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.67
per day
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Nissan Maxima
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.81
per day
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Audi A4
or similar Luxury
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.30
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$63.82
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Halifax Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Halifax Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 7, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Halifax Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Halifax Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English, French
Currency
CAD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$48 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
$1.23 per liter or $4.66 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.35 per liter or $5.11 per gallon
Rating
9.9 / 10
Airport info
Name
Halifax Airport (YHZ)
IATA
YHZ
ICAO
CYHZ
Distance from city
16.2 miles / 26 km
Overall rating
7.6 / 10
Getting to the airport
7.9
Check-in and departures
8.6
Terminal facilities
7.5
Wi-Fi
7.8
Restaurants and car rental services
7.0
Lounge
7.0
Top 20 locations near Halifax Airport
- Greater Moncton International Airportfrom $23.27 per day164.5 km / 102.22 miles away
- Saint John Airportfrom $40.80 per day193.3 km / 120.11 miles away
- Quebec City Airportfrom $32.99 per day646.4 km / 401.65 miles away
- Montreal Airportfrom $33.86 per day804.2 km / 499.71 miles away
- St. John's International Airportfrom $33.64 per day880.5 km / 547.12 miles away
- Ottawa Airportfrom $41.41 per day954.8 km / 593.29 miles away
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airportfrom $28.90 per day1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
- Toronto (Downtown)from $24.54 per day1,272 km / 790.38 miles away
- Toronto Airportfrom $23.86 per day1,288.3 km / 800.51 miles away
- Hamilton Airport1,324.6 km / 823.07 miles away
- Kitchener-Waterloo Airport1,352.2 km / 840.22 miles away
- Windsor International Airportfrom $45.06 per day1,589.1 km / 987.42 miles away
- Thunder Bay International Airportfrom $57.41 per day1,999.2 km / 1,242.25 miles away
- Winnipeg Airportfrom $23.22 per day2,576.6 km / 1,601.03 miles away
- Regina International Airportfrom $45.15 per day3,102.1 km / 1,927.56 miles away
- Saskatoon Airportfrom $23.22 per day3,230.4 km / 2,007.28 miles away
- Fort McMurray International Airportfrom $151.90 per day3,516.1 km / 2,184.8 miles away
- Edmonton Airportfrom $24.64 per day3,682.4 km / 2,288.14 miles away
- Calgary Airportfrom $27.31 per day3,745.2 km / 2,327.16 miles away
- Calgary (Downtown)from $16.85 per day3,749.5 km / 2,329.83 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
747 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
B
National
1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
C
Alamo
1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield, Nova Scotia
D
Hertz
747 Bell Blvd
E
Thrifty
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
When to book at Halifax Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Halifax Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Halifax Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $47 | A good deal $37 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Halifax Airport
$104
$52
$0
$35
in January
Jan
$41
in February
Feb
$45
in March
Mar
$50
in April
Apr
$49
in May
May
$73
in June
Jun
$86
in July
Jul
$94
in August
Aug
$53
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$40
in November
Nov
$56
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Halifax Airport is January — when rental costs average $34.65 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $94.27 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Halifax Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Halifax Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Halifax Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
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
2 times in June
Jun
2.1 times in July
Jul
1.9 times in August
Aug
2.1 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
0.2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Halifax Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 14 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Halifax Airport
15
8
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
12 days in March
Mar
14 days in April
Apr
12 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
13 days in July
Jul
10 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, National, Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, premium cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $27 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Ford Escape | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Nissan Kicks | 4 | SUV |
| National | Hyundai Venue | 4 | SUV |
| National | Ford Escape | 4 | SUV |
| Hertz | Nissan Kicks | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 7, 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at $35 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at $94. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Halifax Airport is July, while the least popular month is January.
Halifax Airport hosts: Avis, National, Alamo, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise, Dollar, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Halifax Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Halifax Airport typically operate from 06:30-23:59.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Halifax Airport
10
Average rating
Based on 4 reviews
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Nissan Kicks
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Sort ratings by
Oct 2, 2026
Dirk Jan B.
Nissan Kicks
Jun 12, 2026
Bogdan Leonard P.
Ford Escape
May 30, 2025
debra S.
Ford Edge
Loved everywhere we went - Cape Breton (Baddeck), PEI (Charlottetown), and numerous small cities on west coast of NS and loved Halifax!
Jul 1, 2019
claudio C.
Jeep Compass
Everything perfect
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$48
Lowest daily price
$27
Total cars available
167
Top 8 suppliers at Halifax Airport in 2026
Avis
9.2
Excellent
76 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.4
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
9.8
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.3
$50–$119
per day
747 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
+19024290963
Show working hours
Mon
06:00-02:00
Tue
06:00-02:00
Wed
06:00-02:00
Thu
06:00-02:00
Fri
06:00-02:00
Sat
06:00-02:00
Sun
06:00-02:00
National
9.1
Excellent
10 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$40–$310
per day
1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
+19028733505
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
9.0
Excellent
29 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$39–$315
per day
1 Bell Boulevard, Enfield, Nova Scotia
+19028733159
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Mon
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Hertz
8.8
Very Good
11 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.9
747 Bell Blvd
+19028733700
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
12 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$27–$68
per day
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
+18772830898
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Enterprise
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
+19028734700
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-02:00; 06:30-23:59
Dollar
8.5
Very Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$27–$69
per day
747 Bell Blvd, Goffs, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
+18664342226
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Tue
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Wed
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Thu
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Fri
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sat
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Sun
00:00-01:30; 06:30-23:59
Budget
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$34–$354
per day
747 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2
+19024927553
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Mon
06:00-02:00
Tue
06:00-02:00
Wed
06:00-02:00
Thu
06:00-02:00
Fri
06:00-02:00
Sat
06:00-02:00
Sun
06:00-02:00
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