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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nova Scotia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Nova Scotia?

To get the best deal on car hire in Nova Scotia, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R931, which is about 1 212% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Nova Scotia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Nova Scotia is Alamo (rated 8.9/10). Budget (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.9
Budget
Budget
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Nova Scotia?

At Nova Scotia, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 835 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Nova Scotia, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 835 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R786

February

R882

March

R879

April

R817

May

R1 090

June

R1 581

July

R1 794

August

R1 835

September

R1 326

October

R1 086

November

R1 038

December

R892

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nova Scotia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 19 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Nova Scotia at 11.

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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 12 January 2026.

Alamo

1 location
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Budget

10 locations
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Avis

11 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

19 locations
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National

4 locations
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Thrifty

4 locations
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Dollar

3 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nova Scotia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 January 2026.

  • 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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