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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 13 October 2025.
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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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Nova Scotia, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 65, which is about 31% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 46 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10 with 29 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
8.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Avis
8.5
Alamo
8.5
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 S$ 36. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 116 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 S$ 36. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 116 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 36
February
S$ 40
March
S$ 43
April
S$ 45
May
S$ 60
June
S$ 78
July
S$ 113
August
S$ 116
September
S$ 67
October
S$ 64
November
S$ 51
December
S$ 49
What car do most people rent in Nova Scotia?
Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan, for example) are the most popular in Nova Scotia. Luxury (Audi A4) and Passenger van (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nova Scotia.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nova Scotia?
In Nova Scotia, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 6 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 13 October 2025.
Budget
46 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
29 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.0
Avis
28 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.9
Alamo
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
7.7
Dollar
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
8.5
Thrifty
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.2
Hertz
20 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.4
National
1 review•2 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 13 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Budget?
Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Nova Scotia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 929 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Nova Scotia it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.