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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 14 juni 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

AED 261

Cheapest price per day

AED 228

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 75 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 178/day on average when booked 75 days ahead, which saves you 251% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Nova Scotia?

Looking to hire a car in Nova Scotia? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 227.85/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 249.88/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 50 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.6/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 112 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 336. 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 112

February

AED 121

March

AED 134

April

AED 130

May

AED 176

June

AED 242

July

AED 327

August

AED 336

September

AED 204

October

AED 184

November

AED 140

December

AED 129

What car do most people hire in Nova Scotia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nova Scotia are the following: Standard cars (Toyota Highlander or similar), SUV cars (Toyota Highlander or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Nova Scotia at 11.

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 14 juni 2025.

Budget

8.8
Very Good
50 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
34 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Avis

8.5
Very Good
29 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

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

7.8
Good
11 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.7
Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.7
Okay
20 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

National

2.0
Poor
1 review3 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 14 juni 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nova Scotia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 261/day when booking a car hire in Nova Scotia. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 182/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 8.

  • 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 1,830 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.

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

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 31% below the average car hire price in Nova Scotia. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Nova Scotia is on average AED 7,843 a month or AED 261 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Nova Scotia car hire.

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