KAYAK’s insights & trends for Halifax Intl Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Halifax Intl Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Halifax Intl Airport?
You should book your rental car in Halifax Intl Airport around 54 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular rental car in Halifax Intl Airport?
Hires in the SUV category (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are the most popular option in Halifax Intl Airport, costing $161/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $118/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Halifax Intl Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Halifax Intl Airport is January at an average cost of $52/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Halifax Intl Airport when prices are $141/day on average, which tends to be 80% above the yearly average hire price for Halifax Intl Airport.
Which car hire company in Halifax Intl Airport has the most locations?
keddy by Europcar operates 2 locations in Halifax Intl Airport, more than any other car hire company.
Halifax Intl Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Halifax Intl Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4WD
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$47 - $182
All Car Types
$81 - $216
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Halifax Intl Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Halifax Intl Airport?
Small car hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $93 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $47 per day, which is about 50% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 30% cheaper than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $129 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average $76 per day, which is about 42% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 2% cheaper than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically cost around $120 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $78 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $138 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $90 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 6% more expensive than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $170 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average $103 per day, which is about 40% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 23% more expensive than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $134 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $87 per day, which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 3% more expensive than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $156 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $93 per day, which is about 41% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 17% more expensive than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Halifax Intl Airport typically costs around $198 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $85 per day, which is about 58% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Halifax Intl Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Medium
Top tips for hiring a car at Halifax Intl airport
Securing a car rental at Halifax International Airport (YHZ), also known as Halifax Stanfield International Airport, is the ideal choice for Halifax. Within the city, driving a Halifax International Airport car rental instead of using public transportation can save you more than 30 minutes of travel time. Driving a rental car is also a convenient way to explore the island of Nova Scotia, from Antigonish in the north to Yarmouth in the south. In a Halifax International Airport car rental, you can also drive to New Brunswick in just about 2 hours and to the world-renowned Prince Edward Island in just under 3 hours. Deciding to book a car rental at Halifax International Airport can help you get the most out of this fascinating corner of the world.
When you are driving a Halifax International Airport car rental, be careful about driving within the speed limit to avoid incurring a hefty fine. In Canada, the speed limit is posted in kilometers. So, if you see a posted speed limit of 50 km, do not slip into habitual thinking and drive at 50 mph, because 50 km is actually about 30 mph, and you would inadvertently be driving 20 miles over the speed limit.
If you need to wait before you can collect your car rental at Halifax International Airport, or if, due to severe weather, you want to wait until you drive away from the airport, you will find several amenities and services at the Halifax Airport that will make your wait-time there both relaxing and constructive. At Halifax Airport, you can find currency exchange, ATMs, charging ports for your phone, facilities for nursing mothers, a play area for kids, restaurants and shops, a non-denominational chapel, and more.
Extended hours of operation among most of the agencies is a benefit of booking a car rental at Halifax International Airport. Most car rental agencies within the city of Halifax tend to close by 6 pm. However, at Halifax Airport, the agencies tend to stay open much later. For example, Enterprise and Alamo stay open until midnight most days, and Avis and Hertz are usually open until 1:30 am. These longer hours are incredibly convenient for travelers who land at night or have their planes delayed.
Book your car hire at Halifax Intl airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Halifax Intl airport
Where can I find the counters for the car rental agencies at Halifax Airport?
When you enter the Arrivals area of the airport, head out of the terminal, across Bell Boulevard, across Silver Dart Drive, and into the Airport Parkade covered garage. On the Lower Level, you'll find a number of familiar car agencies to choose from, including Alamo/National, Dollar/Thrifty, Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, and Budget. To make the rental process as efficient as possible, you should make a reservation before you arrive at the airport.
Where can I find my rental vehicle and where do I return it?
Halifax Airport makes getting a rental car as easy as possible. Rental cars are parked on the Lower Level of the Airport Parkade, the same area where the rental car companies have their counters situated. When it is time to return your car rental at Halifax International Airport, follow the signs for rental car return when you enter the airport grounds to get back to the Parkade.
Do I need an International Driving Permit in order to get a rental car at Halifax International Airport?
No. Your US driver's license, as long as it is valid and not expired, should be sufficient proof that you legally know how to drive. Most car rental agencies at the Halifax Airport will also require a major credit card in your name and some will require additional photo ID, such as your passport. If you intend to use your own insurance to cover your rental car, make sure that your coverage extends to Canada and find out whether you need to show proof of coverage at the time you pick up your Halifax International Airport car rental.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Halifax Intl airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Halifax Intl airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Halifax Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
The staff was great. There was a problem with billing. Took a while after getting back to resolve it and issued a refund. Will let you know if the refund comes through. Everything else was great.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2026
Supplier choice
Perfect all around ..
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Supplier choice
Very knowledgeable and provided a map of destination. Check in and check out fast.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2025
Supplier choice
Requiring receipt from drop off/did not receive one
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2025
Intermediate SUV
They were very helpful set up the GPS for me We had a brand new Ford it was very nice Thank you
My issue wasn't with Avis exactly. My issue is with Kayak and the rental Kayak directed me to using QEEQ. The pricing is deceptive. The voucher I received from QEEQ showed $808.96 as my prepaid amt and the amount due at pick up as CAD$0.00. No where did I see $808.96 identified as USD. So when Avis charged $1,141.94, I thought I had been overcharged, charged an undisclosed fee, or something else. When I spoke to the QEEQ person today, she used USD for the $80.96 and stated "which is exactly the amount you were charged." I asked her how I was supposed to know that amt was in USD when it wasn't designated that way. She didn't really have a good answer for me. She did not point me to any place in other documentation that would have informed me this was USD. I get that I should have noticed one showed CAD and one did not, but I didn't pay attention to that. Why should I have to figure that out? Why can't Kayak and QEEQ make it very CEAR what the price is? This is why I said Kayak and QEEQ are deceptive in the advertised price. It is not that there is a blatant lie about the cost, but it is lacking CLEAR labeling of what currency is being used so there is NO question about the price. I will be much more careful in the future when choosing booking options. I will probably avoid Kayak and QEEQ in the future because of this negative experience which I evaluate as NOT forthright and honest in dealing with customers. Again, was it a blatant lie? No, but certainly deceptive. And in the end, I did not save any money. I would have spent basically the same amount if I worked directly with the rental company I will give kudos and great appreciation to the young man working the Avis counter where we picked up the car. Although I had based my selection on 2 passengers and 5 bags, he said the car we were supposed to get would NOT accommodate all of our luggage. So he gave a small upgrade. Even at that, we had to put half of our stuff in the backseat. I appreciated his customer service, trying to make it better for us. I appreciated his friendliness.
10.0 Wonderful
David, Jul 2026
Intermediate
Quick and easy collection, great car
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Intermediate SUV
Efficient check-in process and return.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
Expensive but the car was nice
1 out of 9
National
8.8
Very Good
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
8.2
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Blvd
+1 902 873 3505
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
Pick was easy. Didn’t like that you charged 2.25 a litre for gas. An extra .25 per litre would have been lots
Thrifty
8.4
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.9
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Thursday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Friday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Sunday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
Compact SUV
It was easy processing and the car was clean and the employee was very helpful. The price was very reasonable.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2025
Standard
Everything was fine.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Blvd
+1 902 873 4700
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2025
Compact SUV
I only had a $1000 limit on my credit card, the company was very helpful and let me pay the car in separate payments by extending the car rental as I paid of my card.. I had just got back from a poor experience from a different car rental company and was very stressed as I didn’t know how I was going to get a car rental. Enterprise/ National car rental helped me out a great deal and I’m very thankful for the worker who helped me out that day!
10.0 Wonderful
borkrowe, Oct 2024
Premium SUV
Everyone was wonderful! Vehicle perfect!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Full-size SUV
Great company! Nice vehicles! Excellent customer service! Will do business again!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Compact SUV
good service and comfortable car to drive. There could have been more signs at Charlottetown airport to guide customers where to drop off vehicle.
Dollar
7.1
Good
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.7
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Thursday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
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Reviews
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2026
Compact SUV
4 Car finally used was good except for low pressure in one tire. Had to ride the hotel shuttle twice because passport was needed to rent car. First vehicle offered had bald tires.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2026
Compact SUV
I likes the price, didn't like how the car wasn't clean at all covered in dead bugs and dirt. Didnt like getting a sports car when I rented an suv. Should be ashamed giving such a dirty car to paying customer first thing I did was take it to the car wash spend 30 bucks with a brush scrubbing all the dead bugs off of a car I just paid 1000 bucks for .
8.0 Very Good
J.A., Aug 2026
Compact SUV
Car was older and fairly high mileage but comfortable and in good running order. Headlight lenses need cleaning or replacement; backup camera image was grainy.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Compact SUV
When I got to the counter I was told I had no rental l showed my confirmation but they would not give me the rental l asked if they could give me another but the price increased by 1,500.00. Very upsetting since I was going to a funeral. Very disappointed at the service I received Would not hesitate to pass along what happened to me Extremely disappointed (ex) customer
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2026
Compact SUV
came 1h aerlier and they counter guy tried to scam us into getting upgrade for extra money then he would give us car. otherwise wait exactly 1h. our car was already on the parking not in busy season. every other place really never was so cheap to not give a car 1h earlier - we are not paying by hours we paying for full days. absolutely terrible attitute
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Premium
I changed the pick up time within the same day but staff at Dollar Halifax would not honor the rate. Eventually - few days later, a manger was able to correct the rate to the original price
Hertz
6.9
Okay
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.6
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Blvd
+1 902 873 3700
Monday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Thursday
00:00 - 01:3006:30 - 23:59
Friday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Saturday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Sunday
06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Karen, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
Tried to upcharge me for winter tires that I did not want because they did not have a suitable car in the class I paid for. Ended up with a lower class of car but would not refund the difference in cost. Charged for a tank of gas at drop off even though the tank was filled. Will NOT rent from Hertz in the future.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
Excellent experience, great vehicle and service
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Intermediate SUV
Prefered and requested Rav4 or similar economical car but got jeep compass 4x4 and it took a lot of fuel
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
The Bronco was excellent to drive The pick up was very good & easy The personnel that received my car at return could have better personal skills and be friendlier
10.0 Wonderful
Ben, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
Easy pickup and drop off. The Ford Escape was in good shape, ran a little rough, and we ran out of washer fluid.
Payless
7.3
Good
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.9
One location in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
747 Bell Bloulevard
Monday
05:45 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Tuesday
05:45 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Wednesday
00:00 - 01:3005:45 - 23:59
Thursday
05:45 - 23:5900:00 - 01:30
Friday
00:00 - 01:3005:45 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 01:3005:45 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 01:3005:45 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
No score available yet
2 locations in Halifax Intl Airport
Locations in Halifax Intl Airport
** Please Go To Discount Counter **, Airport Hotel-60 Sky Blvd, Halifax
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