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Nova Scotia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Nova Scotia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Most common car type

Compact

Cheapflights insights for Nova Scotia car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Nova Scotia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 220/day – about 349% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Nova Scotia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Nova Scotia?

At Nova Scotia, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 363 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Nova Scotia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 118. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging RM 363 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 118

February

RM 131

March

RM 139

April

RM 148

May

RM 194

June

RM 249

July

RM 355

August

RM 363

September

RM 232

October

RM 215

November

RM 165

December

RM 161

What car do most people hire in Nova Scotia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nova Scotia are the following: SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar), Compact cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

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 rental agencies in Nova Scotia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Nova Scotia. Reviews were last updated on 27 June 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Nova Scotia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Nova Scotia for a month is certainly possible.

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