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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Nova Scotia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Nova Scotia?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Nova Scotia, book about 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱3,054, which is about 4,417% 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 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?

At Nova Scotia, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just ₱2,666. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ₱5,605 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 ₱2,666. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging ₱5,605 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,666

February

₱2,924

March

₱2,939

April

₱2,716

May

₱3,655

June

₱4,584

July

₱5,057

August

₱5,605

September

₱3,876

October

₱3,753

November

₱3,016

December

₱2,858

What car do most people rent in Nova Scotia?

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

Which car rental 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Nova Scotia for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car rental companies in Nova Scotia, offering car rentals for around ₱31,832 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Nova Scotia?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Nova Scotia.

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