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Cheap Car Hire in Nova Scotia from $36

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Nova Scotia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Turo

Most common car type

Premium

Average price per day

$100

Cheapest price per day

$36
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Popular car types in Nova Scotia

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At $36/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Nova Scotia in the past week. Out of 141 car hire agencies operating in Nova Scotia, there are, in total, 2,816 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$39+

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Compact

Compact

$38+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$44+

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Standard

Standard

$36+

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Full-size

Full-size

$47+

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People mover

People mover

$89+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$52+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$55+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$63+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$70+

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Best car hire deals found in Nova Scotia

Mazda Mazda6$36/day
Mazda Mazda6
Found 09/19/26
Hyundai Accent$38/day
Hyundai Accent
Found 09/19/26
MG 3$39/day
MG 3
Found 09/20/26

Cheapflights insights for Nova Scotia car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Nova Scotia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $79/day – about 54% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Nova Scotia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Nova Scotia is Budget (rated 8.9/10). Alamo (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4

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

At Nova Scotia, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $122 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Nova Scotia, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $46. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $122 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$48

February

$46

March

$52

April

$52

May

$63

June

$109

July

$122

August

$118

September

$70

October

$65

November

$51

December

$56

What car do most people hire in Nova Scotia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Nova Scotia are the following: SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar), Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Convertible cars (Class Convertible or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 20 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Nova Scotia at 10.

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Top hire agencies in Nova Scotia

Budget

9 locations
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Alamo

2 locations
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Avis

10 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

20 locations
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National

4 locations
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Thrifty

6 locations
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Dollar

4 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Nova Scotia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $106/day when booking a car hire in Nova Scotia. The absolute best deal a user found was for $42/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 19.

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

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Nova Scotia. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $662 per week.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Nova Scotia it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Nova Scotia can be found for $2,838. You can find car hire deals to be on average $95 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Nova Scotia

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Nova Scotia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

$51+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$31+

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