Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Nova Scotia?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Driving Force (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Nova Scotia.

What are petrol prices like in Nova Scotia?

The average price of petrol in Nova Scotia is R26,72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 202 and R1 736 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?

Avis is one of the top picks in Nova Scotia. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 630 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Nova Scotia for the best price?

Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 31% in Nova Scotia - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?

Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Nova Scotia check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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Nova Scotia car hires in 2024

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Nova Scotia?

January

R747

February

R709

March

R728

April

R784

May

R1 008

June

R1 419

July

R1 811

August

R1 643

September

R1 288

October

R1 027

November

R803

December

R765

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nova Scotia is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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	Medium cars	R908 - R1 924
	All Car Types	R908 - R1 924

To hire a medium car in Nova Scotia, you would pay an average price of R582/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Nova Scotia (~R908/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 924/day). In fact, April is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Nova Scotia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nova Scotia, renting a medium car saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Nova Scotia, you would pay an average price of R583/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Nova Scotia (~R877/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 924/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Nova Scotia. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nova Scotia, renting a SUV saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Nova Scotia

Budget

8,8

Very Good

66 reviews•10 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great service Quick and easy Good suv option

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

It could not have been better, I was slightly nervous as never having used kayak or budget before for car hire, but everything from pick up to drop off was easy, and went considerably smoothly, even adding a couple of extra days to the duration of the hire

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Price is a little high

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Excellent service and very seemless. All you could ask for.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Friendly, helpful staff. Great vehicle.

8,0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Car was not clean properly, inside and out

1 out of 22

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,7

Very Good

86 reviews•18 locations

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Avis

8,3

Very Good

30 reviews•9 locations

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6,0

Okay|Aug 2023

Friendly staff, willing to help you.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The car was extremely comfortable and light on petrol

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Picking up and dropping off the car was a little time-consuming and involved a lot of waiting around. Aside from that, I had no issues whatsoever. The car was clean, comfortable, and in good condition, staff were friendly and polite, and there were no problems.

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

We found the staff very friendly and accommodating our needs. The location is great - right in Halifax downtown core. The only problem is the Avis rental system which, as a standard solution, cancels your existing reservation if you are late for pickup. Even though we’ve informed the staff that our flight is late and we cannot pickup the car before the rental office is closed the system requested to cancel the contract and open a new one, if cars are available…. We were just lucky that the Manger helped us to rectify it but we could not extend our rental for another day (that we lost due to late arrival). Overall great experience dealing with Management!!!

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

My experience with my car rental was overall excellent. In particular, the staff person was very efficient, friendly, and he multi-tasked smoothly. These attributes were especially noticeable as it was very busy and the storm, Fiona, was just receding. Than you for the car and for the service.

1 out of 10

Thrifty

7,4

Good

38 reviews•3 locations

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2,0

Poor|Aug 2022

Horrible price Horrible conditions Bring your own insurance??? You don’t accept international drivers licenses???? Please look at the standards from your local competition and make improvements.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Just not the type of car I usually drive but not necessarily bad- just different

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Very helpful front desk. Clean vehicle.

6,0

Okay|Jun 2022

My experience with KAYAK was excellent. I ended up cancelling the vehicle I had rented, so I can not comment on the rental experience. Thank you.

8,0

Very Good|Apr 2022

There was an extremely long line of customers waiting to get their cars with only 2 employees working, one of whom was being monitored which slowed her down immensely. The process was made longer due to the questionable requirement of the agent to try to upgrade you to a more expensive car and then to buy extra car insurance. Maybe if you cannot staff adequately you could forgo the extra sales efforts? Or maybe the lady standing there watching could fire up a terminal and get some travelers on their way?

8,0

Very Good|Mar 2022

Very accommodating, had no issue at all except at check in, the clerk wanted me to sign the inspection slip of the car without actually going out to inspect the car before leaving.. maybe he was new and that’s ok bc I just advised that we should go look before signing anything..

1 out of 13

Alamo

8,5

Very Good

10 reviews•1 location

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Dollar

7,5

Good

21 reviews•3 locations

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Hertz

6,7

Okay

22 reviews•3 locations

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6,0

Okay|Mar 2023

I thought the staff was nice, but the hotel let someone block my way out so I had to sit for 10 minutes before I could leave because someone went shopping and had to load all the bags while a hotel staff member blocked the driveway and the shopper blocked the fire lane. Also, would not have rented here if I knew I was getting a charger. They said it was the only “small car” they had. A charger isn’t a small car, it takes up a full lane and the hood is so large it reflects sunlight into the drivers eyes and is blinding. Won’t rent here again unless they have actual small cars available.

10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Superb service from booking in to drop off; wonderful people.

1 out of 8

National

2,0

Poor

1 review•3 locations

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Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Nova Scotia?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Trust Auto (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Driving Force (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Nova Scotia.
What are petrol prices like in Nova Scotia?
The average price of petrol in Nova Scotia is R26,72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R1 202 and R1 736 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks in Nova Scotia. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 630 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Nova Scotia for the best price?
Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 31% in Nova Scotia - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Nova Scotia check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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Nova Scotia car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Nova Scotia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Nova Scotia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Nova Scotia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Compare available car types for rental in Nova Scotia

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Nova Scotia to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Top rental agencies in Nova Scotia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nova Scotia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Nova Scotia. Reviews were last updated on 2 May 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nova Scotia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Nova Scotia?

What are petrol prices like in Nova Scotia?

How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?

How far in advance should I hire a car in Nova Scotia for the best price?

Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?

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