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What are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Nova Scotia?
The cheapest cities to rent a car in Nova Scotia are Bedford and Dartmouth. At the moment, Provider's pick in Bedford rental prices from around C$ 55 per day. In Dartmouth you can find rental prices from C$ 56 per day courtesy of Provider's pick.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Nova Scotia?
Turo is the cheapest rental car company in Nova Scotia according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as C$ 28 per day from Turo. Dollar is another affordable rental company, with prices recently found for as low as C$ 35 per day. You should also consider Turo, which recently had rental prices starting from around C$ 40 per day.
What is the best rental car company in Nova Scotia?
Budget is considered the best car rental company in Nova Scotia based on our data - 84 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.8 out of 10. They also have 10 locations across Nova Scotia, including popular destinations like Halifax.
What is the most popular type of car to rent in Nova Scotia?
Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Nova Scotia are SUV sized cars. 60% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for C$ 155/day on average.
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Small cars
C$ 54 - C$ 166
All Car Types
C$ 58 - C$ 164
The average price of a small car rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 87. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 54 per day. A small car rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 79. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 50 per day. A medium car rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 114. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 73 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 100. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 44% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 56 per day. A SUV rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 129. The cheapest time to rent a van in Nova Scotia is in January. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 69 per day. A van rental is typically 27% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pick-up truck rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 96. The cheapest time to rent a pick-up truck in Nova Scotia is in March. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 72 per day. A pick-up truck rental is typically 3% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia pick-up truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 150. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 46% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 82 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a convertible rental in Nova Scotia is C$ 122. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Nova Scotia is in November. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 78 per day. A convertible rental is typically 23% more expensive than the average rental car in Nova Scotia. The average price of a vehicle rental in Nova Scotia can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Nova Scotia convertible rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The car I got was smaller than what I anticipated and there was apparently no other vehicle so I had to settle.for what Budget gave me.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Booked a Suppliers Choice car and they chose the perfect vehicle for us.
4.0
Mediocre|Sep 2023
They overcharged and at first gave us a vehicle that gets very poor mileage and did not at all Macy had the one we had reserved We had already purchased insurance through kayak and got roped into spending $356 more for insurance because they told us we didn’t have coverage
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Friendly staff, short wait, nice car, easy.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2023
Very good. Just a little more expensive than I remembered
It doubles the rental price to drop at another location and I wish it had been cheaper. But I did appreciate the convenience.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Check in was fast as was the drop off. Staff is extremely friendly, polite and curteous. The only aspect is the rental prices, which are sky high right now. I do not believe rentals should bare such costs at this time.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Great upgrade at the counter at no extra charge! The VW Passat was a great car and awesome on fuel as well.
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2022
Fast and efficient counter service. Price discrepancy acknowledged and remedied politely and quickly.
8.0
Very good|Jul 2022
Car clean and the VW Jetta, achieved excellent gas mileage. Downsides - rentals are very expensive and we had to wait ~15 minutes to get the car after we checked in.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2022
I made this reservation about three hours prior to pick up and there were no problems at all. Everything was as smooth as silk.
Staff was great, car was garbage. Dirty windows inside, but more importantly the car had bald tires which made a horrible vibration. It became noticeable once we were on the highway, and became worse during the week to the point that it was unsafe to drive.
Drop off took a while as there was only one staff member working. He did apologize and was working as quickly as he could.
6.0
Okay|May 2023
Car was dirty when I picked it up (inside and out), but I did get a good rate on it
8.0
Very good|Sep 2022
The vehicle had great room for us. Quite pricey for two weeks
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
Very expensive. Returned car two days early and still got charged the full amount. Customer service rep was extremely rude.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
All good. many thanx.
7.9
Good|Sep 2021
Rental quotes should be in Canadian Dollars--not U.S. Vehicle was comfortable, but was not washed (cleaned) adequately. Bird droppings on exterior window and door--Inside doors not cleaned.
I had no problem changing cars. The first one that I got had problem with slow leak in one of the tires. Later when I had to extend the rental period due to rescheduled flights (by the airline), I had to call more than 3 times because no-one answered those calls and no agent returned my calls despite leaving a message and my phone number. Once I got through to an agent, I had no problem.
2.0
Poor|Oct 2022
Had to cancel because of hurricane.
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Easy pick up and drop off, car was clean and an upgrade at no additional cost. Great value too!
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Amazing customer service and I was so happy to get a free upgrade when the car I reserved required an oil change. The assistant was extremely fast with paperwork and didn't hesitate to "make it right" for me :)
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
We did not even get a car. I thoroughly read the fine print on the website, that clearly stated that a 'credit or debit card in the renters name must be presented'..no problem! My husband & I have chosen to get rid of our credit cards as we no longer desire living in debt, so as an added step of assurance after booking, I called the number listed on the site. I was very clear that I would be picking the car up in Halifax Nova Scotia, which is obviously in Canada. The booking number I provided also would show that my location was in Canada. The gentleman reassured me multiple times that I would NOT need a credit card to pick up the car. We head to the airport to pick up the car (over $120 is wasted taxi money!!) only to be told that a credit card is required. When I advised the clerk of my conversation with the Enterprise rep on the phone, she simply stated 'oh, that's only ìn the United States'. Absolutely ridiculous that a company as huge as Enterprise cannot figure out how to properly separate the 2 countries on their website. Something as simple as 'Click here for CDN', nevermind the fact that I actually spoke with a paid employee of a continent-wide company who doesn't seem to know basic Geography. Thankfully there are now apps for personal car rentals from people who do not discriminate against those of us who choose to live debt free. If you are going to have different rules for different countries, then make that crystal clear & stop misleading innocent people. If I ever do get a credit card in the future, I certainly won't be using Enterprise to rent a car.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2022
I will rent with Enterprise exclusively going forward.
Car rentals always end up costing more than the initial quote. It would be helpful to provide all additional options/charges up front. Having said that the staff at pick-up and return were very friendly; we got an upgrade, and the car was spotlessly clean. Would definitely book again. The clincher was rushing back to the car when I realized I’d lost my wallet when we got to the check-in area at departures….to hear the attendant we’d dropped the car off with saying “hear she is” and returning my wallet (with ID needed for travel) with a smile!
10.0
Wonderful|Sep 2022
Just didn't know where to drop off keys at 5.30 a.m. at the airport. Had to go into the terminal to ask. First time dropping a car so early. But found it. A sign would have been nice. Or maybe I missed it. 🤔
2.0
Poor|Aug 2022
The Halifax Pickup location only had one Customer Service Representative serving a line of nearly 50 customers. I arrived half an hour early from my reserved pickup time and I did not leave until 2 hours later. How can Hertz not afford another CSR to assist customers when I am paying over $200 a day for an economy class vehicle.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Loved that Hertz allowed a drop off at a different location. Communication about drop off point differed on paperwork compared to online confirmation. It all worked out.
4.0
Mediocre|May 2022
Waited in line for pick-up on April 28th for over 1 hour. Counter short-staffed for volume. Friendly service once at counter, but by then my patience had long evaporated.
4.0
Mediocre|Nov 2021
- Offered winter tires without mentioning that they cost 25$ a day (price is very high) - extending the rental is much more expensive per day! + car was new and good
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Nova Scotia so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much does it cost to rent a car in Nova Scotia?
On average, it will cost you C$ 136 per day to rent a car in Nova Scotia. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as C$ 234 per day or as little as around C$ 46 per day. The price of a rental car in Nova Scotia commonly fluctuates by about 80%.
When is the best time to rent a car in Nova Scotia?
The best time to rent a car in Nova Scotia is in the month of January, when prices are C$ 33/day on average. August is often the most expensive month to rent a car, when average prices are C$ 221/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Nova Scotia, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 7 days out for the best possible price.
How long do people rent a car for when staying in Nova Scotia?
7 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in Nova Scotia. Renting a car for 7 days will cost C$ 79/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Nova Scotia for 1 week then prices will be around C$ 550. Many of our users also tend to opt for weekend rentals, which cost C$ 178 in total on average. If it's a longer road trip you're after, you can also rent a car for one month in Nova Scotia, at a total average cost of C$ 2,458.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Nova Scotia?
Prices for cars in Nova Scotia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Nova Scotia?
As of September 2025, there are 74 operators available to choose from for cars in Nova Scotia.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Nova Scotia?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Nova Scotia. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Nova Scotia?
When renting a car in Nova Scotia, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Nova Scotia?
You should book a car rental in Nova Scotia using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the rental car prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Nova Scotia?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car rental in Nova Scotia easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car rental deals in Nova Scotia with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car rentals in Nova Scotia which offer free cancellation.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Nova Scotia on momondo?
Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car rental locations including Nova Scotia.
Can I find a car rental in Nova Scotia which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo shows deals with enhanced cleaning services for rental cars in Nova Scotia.
Can I search for rental cars in Nova Scotia with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in Nova Scotia with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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