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Cheap Car Hire in Nova Scotia

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Cheapflights insights for Nova Scotia car hires

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 R1 023, which is about 1 388% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 with 50 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R866. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 853 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 R866. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging R1 853 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

R866

February

R950

March

R955

April

R882

May

R1 180

June

R1 631

July

R1 639

August

R1 853

September

R1 293

October

R1 220

November

R982

December

R928

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 18 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Nova Scotia at 11.

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 7 July 2025.

Budget

8,8
Very Good
50 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6
Very Good
34 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,1

Avis

8,5
Very Good
29 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

7,9

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,4

Comfort

9,4

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

7,7

Dollar

7,9
Good
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,9

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,7

Thrifty

7,7
Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,3

Hertz

6,7
Okay
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,4

National

2,0
Poor
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

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 7 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nova Scotia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R2 470/day when booking a car hire in Nova Scotia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 881/day from Thrifty, booked on Jul. 6.

  • 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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