Car Rental in Halifax

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Halifax, Canada
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Cheapest car rental rates

Halifax Clayton Park West
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$55.86 per day
Halifax Airport
Intermediate
Kia Forte or similar
Kia Forte
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$57.34 per day
Halifax Airport
Compact
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$68.23 per day
Halifax Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$70.05 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Halifax Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$102.16 per day
Halifax Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$67.20 per day
Halifax Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$73.11 per day
Halifax Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$90.11 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:53 PM on 1/11/25. 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
$73 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.57 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.02 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $4.99 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 $86.61 per day
  • From Halifax to Vancouver - 21 offers from $125.56 per day
  • From Halifax to Charlottetown - 6 offers from $79.02 per day

Top 20 cities near Halifax

  1. Dieppe from $40.92 per day
    164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
  2. Saint John from $57.34 per day
    193.3 km / 120.1 miles away
  3. Quebec City from $49.63 per day
    646.4 km / 401.7 miles away
  4. Deer Lake from $57.34 per day
    667.9 km / 415 miles away
  5. Montreal from $26.23 per day
    804.2 km / 499.7 miles away
  6. St. John's from $36.52 per day
    880.5 km / 547.1 miles away
  7. Ottawa from $33.13 per day
    954.8 km / 593.3 miles away
  8. Toronto from $11.92 per day
    1,288.3 km / 800.5 miles away
  9. Mississauga from $15.95 per day
    1,290 km / 801.6 miles away
  10. Brampton from $15.47 per day
    1,297.7 km / 806.4 miles away
  11. Hamilton from $56.44 per day
    1,324.6 km / 823.1 miles away
  12. London from $49.55 per day
    1,424.1 km / 884.9 miles away
  13. Winnipeg from $49.35 per day
    2,576.6 km / 1,601 miles away
  14. Regina from $49.89 per day
    3,097.6 km / 1,924.8 miles away
  15. Saskatoon from $49.12 per day
    3,230.4 km / 2,007.3 miles away
  16. Edmonton from $52.52 per day
    3,682.4 km / 2,288.1 miles away
  17. Calgary from $25.66 per day
    3,745.2 km / 2,327.2 miles away
  18. Banff from $57.53 per day
    3,849.6 km / 2,392 miles away
  19. Kelowna from $34.21 per day
    4,142.2 km / 2,573.8 miles away
  20. Kamloops from $51.02 per day
    4,195.3 km / 2,606.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Halifax

  1. Greater Moncton International Airport from $40.92 per day
    164.5 km / 102.2 miles away
  2. Saint John Airport from $57.34 per day
    193.3 km / 120.1 miles away
  3. Quebec City Airport from $53.83 per day
    646.4 km / 401.7 miles away
  4. Montreal Airport from $26.23 per day
    804.2 km / 499.7 miles away
  5. St. John's International Airport from $42.00 per day
    880.5 km / 547.1 miles away
  6. Ottawa Airport from $33.13 per day
    954.8 km / 593.3 miles away
  7. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport from $31.35 per day
    1,270.9 km / 789.7 miles away
  8. Downtown from $16.73 per day
    1,272 km / 790.4 miles away
  9. Toronto Airport from $11.92 per day
    1,288.3 km / 800.5 miles away
  10. Hamilton Airport
    1,324.6 km / 823.1 miles away
  11. Winnipeg Airport from $50.85 per day
    2,576.6 km / 1,601 miles away
  12. Regina International Airport from $100.14 per day
    3,102.1 km / 1,927.6 miles away
  13. Saskatoon Airport from $50.85 per day
    3,230.4 km / 2,007.3 miles away
  14. Edmonton Airport from $52.52 per day
    3,682.4 km / 2,288.1 miles away
  15. Calgary Airport from $25.66 per day
    3,745.2 km / 2,327.2 miles away
  16. Downtown from $49.82 per day
    3,749.5 km / 2,329.8 miles away
  17. Canadian Rockies International Airport from $57.63 per day
    3,900.2 km / 2,423.5 miles away
  18. Kelowna Airport from $34.21 per day
    4,142.2 km / 2,573.8 miles away
  19. Kamloops Airport from $51.02 per day
    4,195.3 km / 2,606.8 miles away
  20. Prince George Airport from $61.70 per day
    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
$76.78
January
$53.00
February
March
$55.31
April
$54.66
May
$66.44
June
$94.74
July
$79.97
August
$62.90
September
$59.51
October
$34.75
November
$53.17
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Halifax is November (when prices average $34.75 per day). This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $94.74).

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 January, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Halifax
2
January
6
February
March
3
April
11
May
15
June
13
July
6
August
8
September
6
October
6
November
5
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 January.
Monthly searches in Halifax by pick-up date relative to the average
11%
January
11%
February
March
34%
April
69%
May
367%
June
149%
July
172%
August
149%
September
57%
October
46%
November
34%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 5
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Avis, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $56 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

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
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 4 1 Small cars
Dollar Hyundai Sonata 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Avis Ford Escape 5 2 SUVs
Alamo Toyota RAV4 4 4 SUVs
Alamo Hyundai Elantra 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Kia Forte 4 3 Large cars
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
Enterprise
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$73.00
Lowest daily price
$55.86
Total cars available
172

Top 8 suppliers in Halifax in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 11 reviews
2 locations
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 4 reviews
3 locations
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$57 - $161
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 7 reviews
3 locations
$56 - $171
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 1 review
2 locations
$68 - $196
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
2 locations
$68 - $227
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
4 locations
$96 - $132
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$96 - $132

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