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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 4 July 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

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$ 66, which is about 35% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Nova Scotia?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Nova Scotia with deals as low as S$ 65.94/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as S$ 69.55/day.

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 49 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.5/10 with 29 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 S$ 36. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging S$ 110 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$ 110 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$ 39

March

S$ 42

April

S$ 45

May

S$ 59

June

S$ 76

July

S$ 107

August

S$ 110

September

S$ 70

October

S$ 65

November

S$ 50

December

S$ 48

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Nova Scotia at 8.

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 4 July 2025.

Budget

8.8
Very Good
49 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
29 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Avis

8.5
Very Good
28 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

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 reviews2 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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.6
Okay
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

National

2.0
Poor
1 review2 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 4 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?

    Avis 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$ 771 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.

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