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Cheap car hire in Downtown (Halifax)
| Economy | $66/day |
| Compact | $73/day |
| Intermediate | $68/day |
| Standard | $67/day |
| Full-size | $69/day |
| Full-size SUV | $84/day |
| Premium | $79/day |
| Compact SUV | $75/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $75/day |
| Standard SUV | $78/day |
Downtown (Halifax) car hire reviews and directory
Budget
9.0
Wonderful
75 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.4
2 locations in Downtown
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
Avis
8.6
Very Good
31 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Downtown
from $78/day
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9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
The Taurus we rented was in great shape, clean and ready to go as promised. The manager at the Avis outlet in Halifax was courteous and helpful. Though I rented with Kayak, he found my Avid Preferred number in the system and saved me a little more. We immediately drove up to Cape Breton and all over the island. Very enjoyable trip, and the car served its purpose quite well. If we visit NS again, I will certainly rent with this agency.Cons:
Not the franchise's fault, but the road construction on Grafton Street in Halifax, not to mention all over downtown was horrible. This is on the City, with a seeming lack of proper traffic flow analysis before they'd shut down streets. Total lack of signage too.9.2 Wonderful
July 2017
Pros:
Friendly representatives, clean car, modernCons:
Gas tank wasn't completely filled at pickup, didn't notice till started driving10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
Pros:
The car was clean and in good condition; the counter help at pick up in Halifax was very friendly and very informative; the drop off at the airport was quick and easy.8.8 Very Good
Sept 2016
Pros:
They were conveniently located in the city center. The agent was by himself when we arrived soon after they opened, but he was very helpful. Perhaps we were scheduled to drop off at the airport location, we were super-upgraded for free.Cons:
Nothing really. If we must, the upgrade was a bit too luxurious (we'd requested an economy car, as it was just two of us with not much luggage, but got a Cherokee. Hmm, extra gas...)2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
July 2023
Thrifty
7.4
Good
58 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Downtown
from $59/day
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6.0 Okay
Sept 2020
Pros:
it was cancelled due to C-198.8 Very Good
Mar 2020
Pros:
Staff excellent, car was goodCons:
Price, very high price for returning to another city when in this day and age rentals are so fluid same company owns all locations!2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
Pros:
No , ended up getting another rental car from another companyCons:
Better and helpful customer service8.8 Very Good
Feb 2020
Pros:
Yes the staff was helpful and polite. Most notably the return was exceptionally quick and easy.Cons:
More counter help. The customer in front of me asked EVERY question imaginable and some that were unimaginable and then of course the attendant was trying to up sell. Sorry but the last thing you want to do after a long day of traveling is to wait in line unnecessarily. Once they got done our transaction went smoothly and we were on our way.8.0 Very Good
Dec 2019
Pros:
Helpful staff, efficient, quick pick up and drop off.6.8 Okay
Aug 2019
Pros:
Drop off was off hours. The signage for Hertz was poor. Only Avis and budget were marked prominently on the lot. Signage and instructions could be more obvious.Cons:
Thrifty pickup was poor as no cars were available. They had to shuttle me to the local Hertz instead to complete the contract. It took about 1.5hrs to get my vehicle. Once gotten, it was fine as it looks like they gave me an upgraded car-by choice or not, I don’t know.Dollar
7.4
Good
35 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Downtown
from $31/day
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
Cons:
I tried to cancel because could not travel because of -andemic. No luck. so a complete waste of money10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
Very friendly, very easy6.0 Okay
Oct 2019
Pros:
The staff were friendly, but there was a long line to pick up and a long line to drop off. You need a second staff person in the mornings. I won't rent from you again in Halifax. It's too big a hassle.Cons:
The car was also dirty. Not horrible, but not washed, and had dirty floor mats and a couple of scattered pieces of debris inside. This was not a terrible experience, but the pickup-dropoff wait of more than half an hour made it not worth it. I went by the counter of the competition in the bus station, and they had a much shorter line. I'll use them next time, which is upcoming in the spring.2.0 Poor
May 2019
Cons:
If they had a car available instead of wasting our time, that would have made the overall experience better..10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2018
Pros:
Drop off location was convenient for walking around the city after. Staff was friendly. Service quick and easy.5.2 Fair
July 2018
Pros:
It was great to have a car for my stay in Halifax and it was very clean.Cons:
I didn't like how my rate went from $89 to $177 because I asked to extend it less than 24 hours longer which in the beginning they told me was okay to do. The lady who I spoke with on the phone was extremely rude, so I asked to speak with a manager who was much better to deal with. I think the charges associated with extending it a day was excessive and I felt ripped off. I wouldn't recommend this company.Hertz
7.2
Good
33 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.0
One location in Downtown
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct 2021
9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
New car, clean and comfortable.Cons:
Line up to pick up was 15 minutes. Price.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
The cost of the car wasn't as cheap as I'd hoped, but it was cheaper than any other site I looked at without discount. The car was very clean and was great on gas. There were no additional fees after returning the car, and the staff was friendly. I had no problems with this rentalCons:
The distance of the hertz rental place from the airport meant that I had to pay for a $70 cab ride, but it was still cheaper than renting from the airport.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Wonderful
28 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.5
2 locations in Downtown
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8.0 Very Good
June 2019
Pros:
I was not explained the détails of the invoice. When asked, there was an extra charge which need to be correct. Pickup and drop off was easy.2.0 Poor
Sept 2018
Pros:
I made a mistake and booked the car 1 day too early and when we went to pick it up, it had been rented to someone else. So we had to go back to the airport to get a car from Alamo6.0 Okay
Aug 2018
Pros:
Car worked really well. Customer service at drop off was excellent.Cons:
Car interior was worst I ever had. Ketchup on steering wheel, dirty seats and console. Dead bugs. Also hidden charge discovered when dropping off. Agent at time fixed it so that ended up ok.5.6 Fair
Aug 2018
Cons:
The interior of the car was not detailed, it had not been cleaned. There was mud smeared on the bottom passenger door panel, potato chips on the floor and under the drivers seat. There was an old receipt from the dollar store, the dash was very dusty and hadn't been cleaned, the media screen had fingerprints all over it and the drivers door panel had dirt smudged on it. I had to clean the car myself for my passengers. Not what I expected from Enterprise.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
Friendly and flexible staff. They helped me to fine-tune my days/time of rental to save money.Cons:
No complaints10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
Staff were really friendly and organized. We were in and out in no time and there was no pressure at all to buy extra coverage etc., just a polite ask. When lost luggage delayed our vehicle pick up they were helpful and understanding. We got a great recommendation for a nearby restaurant, and when it was time to drop the vehicle, they happily helped us resolve our luggage storage issues until it was time to head to the airport. Best experience I've ever had renting a car and a great deal.Cons:
The van we got was comically basic...the rear passenger windows didn't even open! However it was clean, it got us where we needed to go and we had no issues with it so we really have nothing to complain about.Alamo
8.5
Very Good
14 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
7.7
One location in Downtown
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2018
Pros:
The people working at the pick up in Halifax were great..friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I was in and out within twenty minutes. When we dropped off the car in Toronto the process took less then five minutes. The car was clean and great on gas. We would definitely rent from Alamo again and we highly recommend them as the place to rent vehicles.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
Pros:
Helpful suggestions. Maps already marked. Super nice.6.4 Okay
Oct 2017
Cons:
1) I didn't like that the Alamo office was closed when we dropped off our vehicle. We asked businesses close by and figured out what to do. It should have been mentioned on our rental agreement. 2) We were contacted by Alamo the next day that there was damage to the vehicle. It was marked on our form when we picked up the vehicle but it was not communicated on the receiving end. My husband informed them of this and it was cleared. We arrived home to find a letter from Alamo requesting us to get in touch with them re: damaged vehicle. My husband called again to inform them of the history. Message was left a few days late stating the letter could be disregarded.10.0 Wonderful
July 2017
Pros:
The compact size of the Tiguan on the outside was great. The roominess on the inside was good. The service counter personnel were fast, friendly and helpful although a little too eager to try to upsize our rental to a yukon-like behemoth of a vehicleCons:
The gas mileage was so-so.4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2016
Pros:
Car was fine, performed wellCons:
Gave me a reservation to pick up after the downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia location was closed. Had to hire a cab to take me back to airport, to obtain car, Besides the extra $120.00 canadian for the two cab fares, the whole first day of our vacation lost. Would appreciate your consideration, of reimbursing me the $120.00, as reservation from Kayak the flawed cause.National
10.0
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Downtown
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Downtown
Europcar
No score available yet
One location in Downtown
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8.4 Very Good
Mar 2019
Pros:
Yes to staff ...excellentCons:
Tires were worn but ok5.2 Fair
Jan 2019
Pros:
That I got a better car for the same costCons:
That I had to stand there and refuse to take the mini bus that they tried to find me that was not what I booked and not what I wanted.9.6 Wonderful
July 2017
Pros:
We had a reservation for a compact car, and were offered an upgrade to a larger car at no charge. Had a Hyundai Sonata, very nice car with good fuel economy.Cons:
We arrived at Halifax airport late (9:30 PM), and called the number. No answer. Waited about 10 minutes, called again, go someone to pick us up. Staff should have headsets to be able to answer phone wherever they are, to avoid panic attacks by customers.7.6 Good
June 2017
Pros:
Car was good fitted with satnav fitted and we received an upgradeCons:
Rental company would not accept vehicle excess insurance which had been purchased, so we had to take full insurance with the rental company which was more expensive and then claim a refund on the external policy274 travellers who hired a car in Downtown gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1
Car hire locations in or near Downtown (Halifax)
Good to know
Most popular agency | Dollar |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $88/day |
Good deal | $82/day |
When to book a rental car in Downtown, Halifax
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for renting a car in Downtown, Halifax
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Downtown for $82 or less.
- Book your rental car in Downtown at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
- Intermediate rental cars in Downtown are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average.
- February is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown, with prices around $54/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $165/day.
FAQs about hiring a car in Downtown (Halifax)
How much does it cost to hire a car in Downtown?
On average a car hire in Downtown costs $88 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Downtown?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Downtown is AVIS (9.0, 4 reviews).
How can I find car hires near me in Downtown?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
What is the most popular hire car type in Downtown?
Intermediate is the most frequently booked hire car type in Downtown.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Downtown?
A Intermediate car hire in Downtown costs $55 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs $617 per week ($88 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Downtown?
On average a hire car in Downtown costs $2,643 per month ($88 per day).