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Cheap Car Hire in Nova Scotia

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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 27 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R840, which is about 1 125% 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 Budget (rated 8.8/10). Alamo (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.8
Alamo
Alamo
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7
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 February, with an average daily rate of just R698. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 797 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 February, with an average daily rate of just R698. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 797 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

R730

February

R698

March

R758

April

R760

May

R1 023

June

R1 650

July

R1 722

August

R1 797

September

R1 218

October

R1 054

November

R820

December

R798

What car do most people hire in Nova Scotia?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Nova Scotia. Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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

Budget

10 locations
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Alamo

1 location
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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

6 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • 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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