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 2 September 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 HK$437, which is about 643% 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 9.1/10 with 42 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 20 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nova Scotia?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Nova Scotia is February, when you can expect to pay HK$304/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nova Scotia is August (HK$776/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
HK$312
February
HK$304
March
HK$339
April
HK$324
May
HK$390
June
HK$553
July
HK$772
August
HK$776
September
HK$491
October
HK$460
November
HK$366
December
HK$401
What car do most people rent in Nova Scotia?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Nova Scotia are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Standard cars (Ford Edge or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Nova Scotia?
In Nova Scotia, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 4 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 2 September 2025.
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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 2 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Nova Scotia, offering car hire for around HK$7,851 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Nova Scotia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.