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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 23 abril 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

HK$493

Cheapest price per day

HK$435

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Nova Scotia?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Nova Scotia and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 abril 2025.

January

HK$217

February

HK$240

March

HK$256

April

HK$294

May

HK$380

June

HK$488

July

HK$674

August

HK$690

September

HK$434

October

HK$395

November

HK$302

December

HK$294

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nova Scotia is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 abril 2025.

Budget

8.8
Very Good
46 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.1

Avis

8.5
Very Good
28 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5
Very Good
28 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

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

7.8
Good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.1

Hertz

6.6
Okay
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.5

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 23 abril 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nova Scotia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$493/day when booking a car hire in Nova Scotia. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$381/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 20.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Nova Scotia?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10.0 rating), Yoyo Auto (10.0 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Nova Scotia.

  • What are petrol prices like in Nova Scotia?

    The average price of petrol in Nova Scotia is HK$9.62/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$433 and HK$625 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Nova Scotia, offering car hire for around HK$3,453 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Nova Scotia for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Nova Scotia it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Nova Scotia for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Nova Scotia can be found for HK$14,800. You can find car rental deals for HK$493 a day on average.

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