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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 2 November 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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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?

Book your car hire in Nova Scotia 72 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 162/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 213% off the average price.

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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 Alamo (rated 8.9/10). Budget (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.9
Budget
Budget
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Nova Scotia? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 114 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 362. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 114

February

AED 119

March

AED 134

April

AED 130

May

AED 176

June

AED 231

July

AED 331

August

AED 362

September

AED 211

October

AED 189

November

AED 140

December

AED 127

What car do most people hire in Nova Scotia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nova Scotia are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 12.

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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 November 2025.

Alamo

1 location
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Budget

11 locations
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Avis

12 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

18 locations
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National

3 locations
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Thrifty

4 locations
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Dollar

3 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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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 November 2025.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Nova Scotia for about AED 1,730 per week on average.

  • 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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