Halifax car hire

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).

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.

On average a rental car in Halifax costs $131 per day.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Halifax are Budget (9.1, 72 reviews), and Avis (8.7, 50 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Halifax is $7.91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $95 and $126, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Halifax.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Halifax Intl airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.

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An Intermediate car hire in Halifax costs $138 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Halifax costs $90 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Halifax costs $124 per day, on average.