Halifax car rentals

Some car rental companies in Halifax which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Dollar

On average a hire car in Halifax costs C$ 78 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 23/day), Enterprise (C$ 34/day) and Dollar (C$ 37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 1 Bell Blvd B2T 1K2 (27 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Halifax are Budget (9.0, 54 reviews), Enterprise (8.9, 181 reviews), and Hertz (8.0, 218 reviews).

The average gas price in Halifax is C$ 5.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 66 and C$ 87, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Halifax.

Car rental companies onsite at Halifax Intl airport include Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Halifax Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty, Alamo, Ace and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Intermediate car rental in Halifax costs C$ 79 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Halifax costs C$ 67 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Halifax costs C$ 63 per day, on average.

In Halifax, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 1 Bell Blvd (27 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Halifax costs C$ 548 per week (C$ 78 per day).

On average a rental car in Halifax costs C$ 2,349 per month (C$ 78 per day).

A car that can handle the winding coastal roads surrounding Halifax with ease should be your preferred choice for your trip. An intermediate sedan such as the Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra will provide the optimal handling capabilities and let you cruise between seaside towns with joy.

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit in urban areas of Halifax is 50 km/h (31 mph). Be wary to check if you are traveling in a school zone, as the speed limit would then be reduced to 30 km/h (18 mph). The majority of highways in close proximity to Halifax have a speed limit of 80 km/h (49 mph) or 90 km/h (55 mph).

You can expect to pay approximately $0.98 Canadian Dollars per liter in Halifax, which equates to approximately $2.93 USD per gallon. Be careful when driving extensive distances along the coastline, as smaller independent gas stations sometimes charge a premium because of their isolated location. It is best to fill up with a full tank before leaving the urban metropolis of Halifax.

On-street parking is affordable and abundant throughout Halifax, with the cost per hour in the downtown district only $1.50 ($1.15 USD). To make things even easier, the city provides free on-street parking on weekdays after 6 pm and all day on the weekends.