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GMC Terrain

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$38/day

28 Apr - 5 May

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Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$39/day

28 Apr - 5 May

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Nissan Versa

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$36/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Chrysler 200

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$36/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$34/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$35/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Hyundai Elantra

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$37/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Hyundai Tucson

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

$38/day

28 Apr - 16 May

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Toyota Prius

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$37/day

28 Apr - 14 Jun

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Downtown car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Downtown, Halifax

Budget

9.0

Wonderful

46 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

The vehicle itself was great. When we arrived at the scheduled pick up time the vehicle hadn’t been cleaned. I needed to contact the rental agency during the trip. I called numerous times over a 4 day period and NEVER spoke to a human. I called at a variety of times each day and either got a busy signal or an answering machine. I left messages and NO ONE called me back. That was extremely frustrating!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Friendly and helpful staff, very convenient lot for pick up and drop off. Car was overdue on maintenance and could have been cleaner, but absolutely adequate.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The pickup and drop off was great

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Overall experience was great, wish the cost wasn’t so much

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Budget staff were great - kind and helpful and answered my questions. The car was ready when I arrived making the pick up quick. Drop off was simple.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Very friendly. Car was spotless. Customer service was excellent. They even stored my luggage for the day.

1 out of 16

National

1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

19 reviews•1 location

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Avis

8.6

Very good

16 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

My car was a 2020 Mazda that could barely get up hills. The Cabot trail is all hills. The car had 80,000 Km on it. The engine sounded as is it wanted to blow up when it was just sitting there idling. It would rev up to 4000 RPM regularly and went through almost 5 tanks of gas. For the price I paid I would have liked a newer vehicle. The staff wasn’t very friendly either, and when I called to inquire about a different drop off point in Halifax the guy was rude to me, even starting the conversation with just ‘Hello’ lol Terrible experience all around

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Really kind and efficient staff. Awesome location on Grafton

8.0

Very good|Sep 2022

Seat was uncomfortable but that’s due to the manufacturer. Overall good experience- had some trouble locating how to open the gas can door

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

The price for car rentals is way too high!!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Good service and vehicle. Cost was excessive but I understand the current challenges.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Easy pick up and drop off Car was clean and ready when promised. Very friendly staff.

1 out of 6

Alamo

8.5

Very good

10 reviews•1 location

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Dollar

7.4

Good

11 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very good|Sep 2022

Price Service

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Dollar Westin Hotel Halifax 1. Was very long in attending to me while the attendant was on a long break. 2. failed to clean the car upon handover; 3. Gave us 2 keys together with unbreakable wire. 4. Upon return would not inspect the car at all with me when asked, and said he was busy with customers ( none there for 25 minutes) while talking to his girlfriend. 5. Did not leave manual in car. 6. Neither Attendant asked the customer if everything wss OK.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Quick and easy pick up and delivery. When I was picking up it was raining heavily and the one of the employees brought the car around under the hotel entrance canopy, which was exceptional service.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

The pick up experience was dreadful. We went the day before we were to pick up our car rental to ensure that everything was in place. We were assured that the mid size car we rented and paid for would be there. When we returned the next day to pick up the car we were told that they only had a compact car available and that we should pay the extra for an SUV that was available. We said no that we wanted the mid size car we rented and paid for. The two attendants wasted 30 minutes trying to convince us to take the SUV. We refused and they finally said they would have to bring the car that we ordered from another location and that would take another 30 minutes. We did not appreciate the attendants wasting our time. The drop off was much less onerous. Dropped the keys left a phone number and email address.

7.9

Good|Sep 2021

Surprise charges to sign on second driver for the last 5 days of the contract usage, even though we were returning the car 5 days early we were charged the second driver for 14 day minimum = $200

1 out of 4

Thrifty

7.4

Good

20 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Actually I don’t like customers service

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

The Halifax Thrifty at the Westin Hotel where we picked up our rental had very poor service--we would never rent from them again. The people were rude, the car was not at all clean on the inside (gunk on the seat, children's hand smears on the windows, etc.). When we asked them to clean it, it was as though we were asking for a huge deal. They did send it back to be cleaned but much of it was the same and reported as being "stained" so it wouldn't come out. When we got to our place we took a wet cloth to it and it came off no problem. Should we have to clean our own rental car??? They also have a policy that they charge for a second driver (even though we are married), the rate that they were quoting per day was crazy and felt like a cash grab. We have never had this problem with Thrifty before, in fact when we went to another location they changed it so we could both drive with no extra fees. This was the worst car rental experience we have ever had--and we rent cars a LOT! I would suggest never using this location again--when we looked at other reviews (of course after we had trouble at that location) it was clear we weren't the only ones.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

The car was fine but very expensive and then had to pay extra for another driver. Thrifty also wanted a $300.00 deposit (which I am expecting a refund on). When we picked up the car, I had to let them know that most of it had already been prepaid when that i something that should have been on their computer. When we dropped off the car, there was no one at the deck (it was Sunday). OK, I understand people wanted to be off on a Sunday, however, the staff should have told us when we picked the car up that no one would be there so I can only hope that there was no damage to the car while it sat in the parking lot.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

More reasonable price

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Devon at your Hollis location in Halifax was extremely positive and polite. What. Wonderful young man and you should be extremely happy to have him on your term. He deserves a raise. Sincerely Helen scott

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Very friendly and helpful

1 out of 7

Hertz

7.2

Good

22 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

I had requested a sedan. Upon arrival, I was advised the only option was a jeep. This was very disappointing. I regularly drive an SUV but the jeep was large and boxy. I was on edge driving the vehicle throughout my rental period. While I do recognize rental vehicles are in short supply due to a shortage of cars and high demand, I continue to be frustrated that my 'only option' was presented as a jeep while others before and after me were provided with easier to drive options. I was relieved to drop the jeep off at the airport. I considered returning it after day 1 but the flexibility and understanding shown by Hertz staff was cold and verged on inconsiderate. When I am spending over $900 to rent a car for 5 days, my expectations are high. With my daughter in University at Dalhousie, we will return to the area. I will be very hesitant to rely on Hertz in the future or mentally prepare myself for substandard customer service.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Mediocre, Quick to charge fees even when not warranted, slow to repay! I cancelled within the cancellation period and they still charged the cancellation fee. I did get it back after having to ask for it. Peter

6.0

Okay|May 2023

I wanted to change the drop off location to the airport but to do so was such a hassle and increased the price so exponentially that I left it as it was in order to move forward with the rental

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

When I arrived to pickup my car the agency was closed. I had called hertz hours earlier that day to confirm my reservation. Did not get a car I reserved weeks in advance.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

You messed up my request to have a car at the airport and it cost me $80 for a cab to pick up the bloody car in the city

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

The rental place in downtown Halifax never answer their phone.

1 out of 8

Driving with a rental car in Downtown - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Downtown so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much does it cost to rent a car in Downtown?

Renting a car in Downtown will cost, on average, $39 per day. Keep in mind that daily rental prices fluctuate based on a variety of factors. For example, momondo users recently found Downtown car rental prices for as much as $53 per day and as little as $35 per day.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Downtown?

The cheapest rental car companies in Downtown are Thrifty for as low as $35 per day, Hertz for as low as $35 per day and Budget for as low as $40 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your rental, what neighborhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you rent.

What is the best rental car company in Downtown?

The best rental car company in Downtown is Avis. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 9.0/10 from 4 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Downtown, you will be able to find Avis at 8 locations in the neighborhood.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in Downtown?

22% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in Downtown, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Downtown, then you can expect to pay around $86 per day.

How long do people rent a car when staying in Downtown?

Consider renting a car in Downtown for 30 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighborhood. The average daily rental cost for 30 days is $59. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of $465 and $165, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Downtown car rental will cost $2,249 in total on average.

When is the best time to rent a car in Downtown?

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is in the month of December, when prices are $42/day on average. August is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $103/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Downtown, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 88 days out for the best possible price.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Downtown?

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Downtown?

There are 18 operators available for cars in Downtown as of April 2024.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Downtown?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Downtown?

To rent a car in Downtown, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Downtown?

Choosing momondo to search for rental cars in Downtown makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Downtown?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car rentals in Downtown, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.