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From standard cars to supercars, find the perfect car for any occasion or budget

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You can skip the rental counter at 100+ airports across the US and Canada
Average daily prices for a 3-day trip

Toyota Camry
2022
•4.92
(25)

Honda Civic
2018
•5.0
(38)

Audi A6
2019
•5.0
(5)

Chevrolet Bolt EV
2017
•5.0
(13)

MINI Hardtop 5 Door
2015
•5.0
(58)

BMW 2 Series
2018
•5.0
(45)

Tesla Model 3
2018
•4.98
(159)

Toyota Corolla Hybrid
2025
•4.97
(45)

Tesla Model 3
2024
•5.0
(34)
Securing a car rental in Nova Scotia makes exploring the province’s scenic drives and coastal towns simple and stress-free. From Halifax’s vibrant streets to the winding Cabot Trail, having your own car means you can see more, stop where you want, and travel on your own schedule.
With Turo, you can choose the perfect car for your trip, whether it’s a compact for city errands, an SUV for coastal adventures, or something special for a memorable getaway. A Nova Scotia rental car gives you the freedom to experience the province exactly how you want.

From SUV rentals and luxury car rentals to affordable options, you can search an extraordinary selection of rental cars in Nova Scotia and find the perfect vehicle for just about any occasion and any budget, right from your phone.
On Turo, you can rent just about any car, just about anywhere, just about any time. Decide which day and location you want to pick up your rental car, or have it delivered to your preferred location in Nova Scotia. From airport car rental alternatives to convenient doorstep delivery at hotels, train stations, and more, get the car you want where you want it.
Third-party liability insurance is included, and you can choose from a selection of protection plans. You can also cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your trip for added convenience, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book.
The host, the car, and the whole Turo experience was 10/10. The price was fantastic and the whole experience was seamless. We had weird hours we wanted to leave and return the car that would not have worked with a car rental agency, but Angel and Turo made the whole process easy and seamless. I’m a bigger guy so I was worried about how comfortable the car would be and it was perfect. The great ride made our whole vacation possible and comfortable. I really appreciated the vehicles safety features too!
The Nissan Altima was great. Good mpg, clean, lots of power, great response time. The car needed to be picked up at an off site location called, economy car rental at 2367 India street. A proximity 2 1/2 miles from the airport. You will need to find a ride to their location. The price of taxi will be $30, however we took the free shuttle to the car rental center then walked 20 minutes the rest of the way. The team at this location did a great job, fast, friendly, polite, and after returning they able to offer a ride back to the airport. We would rent this Altima again, and I would recommend this vehicle.
Eric and Valerie have made it impossible for me to ever rent from one of the big international car rental companies again. This was my third rental with them and they are everything the big guys are not. They are friendly, efficient, customer focused are most importantly really easy to deal with. Their cars are great as well.

Easy pick up and drop off. Car was very clean inside. A/C blows super cold even when it's 100 degrees out!! The windows are not tinted so I suggest bringing your own sun shades if you are going to be parked anywhere but the shade in the summer. Luckily I had those and that made my trip much better. The flip down visors do have the extenders to help block sun while driving thankfully. Charging prices are comparable to current gas prices - about $45 to get 250 miles of charge over a few sessions which is the same as I get from a full tank in my Toyota Yaris. This car DOES have the CHAdeMO fast charge input so it's 30-50 seconds per mile to charge depending on the fast charger & whether you're running the car (AC/radio) or it's fully off. Radio speakers were a little blown out so I had to adjust some settings to listen to my audiobooks but it was easy to do. I had no problem driving from the pickup spot to Kyle, then to the airport, and back into town without needing a charge which was about 90 miles, mostly highway. Just like any Turo rental make sure to take your own photos at pickup and drop off since scratches and such aren't usually documented after every drive by the car owners which seems standard in my experience. Overall a great deal, best price in town especially for a last minute rental. I requested the rental at 9pm on a Tuesday after my personal car died and was able to get this the next morning with no issue. Will definitely keep them in mind when I need a rental near by. Thanks again!

First, I contemplated leaving a 4 star review for a few reasons. However, the prompt response to the issue with the original vehicle reserved, partly due to luck that someone happened to be onsite with the car, and the flexibility with returning the vehicle without requiring washing and vacuuming is deserving of some grace. The price for 5 day/4 night rental was fantastic, around $150 total. I certainly didn't expect a car in pristine shape for the cost. This car is a part of a Turo "rental company" fleet. It seems like a company that buys cheap, used cars to rent out. There are 12-15 cars parked behind a strip mall 8-10ish minutes from the airport in an area I was glad we were picking up and dropping off midday rather than the evening. The hybrid we originally reserved had stained seats and a lot of cosmetic wear. One tire looked like it was on a spare wheel and didn't have a lot of life left, honestly. A lot of the roads in San Diego aren't exactly in great shape, I was concerned about getting a flat. When we turned the car on to leave we immediately got check engine lights and a "pull over immediately" message. Fortunately, someone with the "rental company" was on site and qas able to quickly switched cars for us. It wasn't a hybrid, though. We didn't plan on a lot of driving, but originally opted for a hybrid to save money since we had two days of freeway driving. We definitely spent more on gas then originally planned. If there wasn't someone available onsite to help, it could have been a much longer ordeal which is a terrible way to start a vacation. Communication day of pick up felt slow with the owner. I didn't think to look back to the 2 month old message about how to find the car. I received a message from Turo saying we'd be sent details the day before the trip. I never got that confirmation text or measage the day before or day of pick up from the actual rental owner. When I first reached out to the rental company through the turo app to find the car at pick up time, I didn't get a response. I finally found a way to text someone about 20 minutes later. We did get a pretty quick response that way, but it's frustrating to be in a random parking lot messaging through an app and not get a response. The Honda interior is definitely cleaner than the hybrid we reserved, but the exterior, not so much. Its been side swiped and has a lot of sun damage. The TPMS light was on the whole time, but the actual tire pressure was fine. There was also a rattle and grinding noise when accelerating from a stop or on a hill, but it didn't cause an issue. The car drives fine for a 14-15 year old car, it's just a little noisy and you feel all the bumps on the road. I understand with the cheaper cost of renting through Turo amd choosing a 12-15 year old car, I'm not getting a newer car like I would with a standard rental company or paying more for a newer car. That said, with my last few Turo rentals, it feels a lot of these Turo "rental companies" aren't checking their cars or doing much more than standard maintenance as frequently as they should when they have over 150,000 miles on them. The confirmation message also suggested the cars are kept in great shape. These cars were not in great shape by any stretch of the imagination. No one wants to be on vacation and have their car break down or even be worried that the car they're driving is gonna get a flat or break down.

I love the rental cars from Mohammed. He and his staff is friendly and helpful. The cars are small and good at gas. I would suggest anyone to rent a car with Mohammed.

The host was excellent throughout the whole process. Communication was very good, he was friendly and easy to deal with, and he made the whole car rental process simple and stress-free. Everything was straightforward from start to finish, and I would definitely rent from him again.

Easy pickup and drop off, saved us when the car rental companies ran out of cars at the airport.

Solid rental experience. Car was as described. Had no issues and the host was communicative when I needed to change the reservation by a few days or hours. Super convenient location near the airport. Best price for the amount of time I needed it which was about 2 weeks. Will definitely rent again when I'm in town.

Andre was great, the car was somewhat still dirty, dust, dirt, what appeared to be cigarette ashes, animal hair, sticky spills around the cup holders in the center console and the door panels. Crumbs and dust/dirt left in the door handles and cubby's. In the center console cup holders and cubbys. On the top of the dashboard, around the steering column and gauges. Sticky dusty windows and stereo buttons. Rear view mirror had sticky smudges on it. All the windows inside were dusty and dirty with smudges and idk what really.. the car had a bad smell of animals like dogs, and faint cigarette smell.. however as I got further into my trip I got used to it and wasn't bothered by it anymore. A lot of these issues honestly didn't bother me very much. I was more worried of being blamed for them when I returned the car. Unfortunately I was put behind schedule due to a passenger side headlight and passenger side tail light being burned out. However upon informing andre, he was very quick with a solution to take the car to valvoline where they were able to repair the lights before I left for my trip. If I wasn't already running late It wouldn't of bothered me. Andre was also very quick to reimburse me the whole price of the repairs immediately upon me sending him the receipt of the work.. I very much appreciated that! I also appreciate that instead of canceling my trip Andre worked out a way to have the lights fixed with no trouble of my own. He was always quick to respond to all of my very long messages full of questions. This is my first time using turo and I did not know the ins and outs of the rental process. He was able to guide me threw every step all while being polite and keeping his patience with me! Hah. I ended up running behind schedule on my way back as well and was surprised how simple and easy it was to change the return time from noon to after 9 p.m. all without adding any fees to my bill! That was very helpful of andre to allow me to do. I also ended up being a little passed my return time due to vacuuming the car and dusting everything to my best ability. So that andre wouldn't have to deal with someone else's mess and the next person who rents the vehicle will not have to worry about it either. I had no issues with doing that for him after he was so helpful with me! The vehicle was a little different then what im used to. But in no time I settled in with the car and had a very enjoyable trip! I would forsure rent another vehicle from andre in the future due to how well he accommodated me on this trip. Even tho the car had the mess, that was not andre, But left over from previous renters. He even made sure to have a snow brush and ice scraper in the car for me. But unfortunately the previous renters also took that with them. Im sure there will be a new one for the next person who rents the car because thats how much andre cares about his customers !! 5 stars for andre !!! Whoever returned his vehicle like that should be ashamed and think about how it would feel if someone treated your things the same way! Once again THANK YOU andre! I will reach out to you next time I need to rent a car.. I appreciate all your help thru the process! I appreciate your professionalism and quick responses to all my questions and thank you for making sure the vehicle was 100% good to go for me before I left and wouldn't of been able to fix it. 5 of 5 stars for andre !!

My credit card wasn’t working for some odd reason and rental companies wouldn’t let me rent a car so I booked this Turo last minute and it was a reasonable price for five days. I will do it again when I come back to Vancouver in August.
Excellent 1st experience using Turo. The host was very responsive and timely. The vehicle was in great condition and rode very well. The price was a good deal and would definitely use this again as opposed to a major car rental facility. It was a simple process overall and very straightforward.
Highly recommend! First of all Rigid was very helpful from the beginning. I wasn’t exactly sure what days I would be arriving at GSO so I had to keep rescheduling the rental, but Rigid was very understanding and willing to work with me! Very well communicated from making the reservation to returning the car. Very easy pickup, the car was dropped off right outside the arrival level, so no long walk to the parking lot or rental car center etc. Clean car with good mpg! Will definitely rent again next time I coming through GSO airport!
Car was very clean and smelled good. Great condition. It was a good a smooth drive. Mo, was very responsive. I am very new to Turo and he was very patient with me. Thank you for giving these car rental companies a run for their money. It was an easy and pleasant experience!

The host, Tadeh was exceptional. The very best in customer service. I had the best experience with renting from Tadeh. Everything was so easy; Tadeh was super accommodating, very kind, he went way above and beyond what I reasonably expected. Tadeh is a thousand times better than AVIS, HERTZ, Enterprise, Thrifty, Budget, Dollar, and all the major car rental. Tadeh gave me the best deal; the major car rentals do not come close; I saved a lot of money. The car was great, very good on the gas mileage; and very clean. Tadeh made sure pick-up location was very convenient for me, Tadeh drove the car to where I was; it’s the best. Tadeh also picked up the car when I was done and again made sure it was convenient for me. I am very grateful for this. Once I return from my deployment, absolutely renting from Tadeh again; will be telling all my friends and colleagues. This is just amazing customer service. I am very appreciative for everything. THANK YOU

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Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Nova Scotia! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
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Whether you're soaking up the Halifax Public Gardens, discovering the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, or appreciating the beauty of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, there's something for every traveler to explore in Nova Scotia.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is where history and scenery come together. Sitting high above the city, it offers incredible views of Halifax Harbour and a closer look at the city’s past through its impressive fortifications. With costumed guides, the iconic noon cannon, and plenty of space to explore, it’s a fun, easy stop that adds something special to your Nova Scotia trip. Whether you’re into history or just want a great view, the Citadel is worth a visit.
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse is a must-see stop on any Nova Scotia road trip. Perched atop smooth, sculptural granite rocks, it’s one of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses - and with good reason. The crashing waves and dramatic Atlantic backdrop make every snapshot postcard-perfect. It’s also a serene place to stretch your legs and soak up the rugged beauty of the coast. There’s a small village nearby if you fancy grabbing fresh seafood or local crafts. Whether you’re chasing natural beauty or iconic landmarks, Peggy’s Cove delivers calm, charm, and unforgettable views.
The Cabot Trail is one of the world’s most scenic drives - a winding ribbon through Cape Breton Highlands that offers sweeping ocean views, lush forests, and coastal cliffs in one unforgettable journey. With plenty of lookout points, hiking trails, and charming villages along the way, it’s more than just a drive; it’s a full adventure. Whether you’re aiming for sunrise at Skyline Trail or stopping for fresh seafood in Ingonish, the Cabot Trail turns a road trip into a memory.
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Wherever you’re starting your trip, Turo makes it easy to find a convenient pickup spot across Nova Scotia. From airports to downtown hubs, you can meet your host and get on the road stress-free, with the flexibility to choose a car that fits your journey.
Skip the busy airport car rental counter and book your Halifax Stanfield International car rental pickup on Turo. Your host can meet you right at the terminal, making it easy to start your trip without waiting in long lines. Turo also allows pickup and return at both the Parkade and the Exterior Parking Lot, giving you flexible options that fit your schedule.
Picking up your car in downtown Sydney is the perfect starting point for Cape Breton adventures. With Turo, you can meet your host in a central, easy-to-access location, then head straight toward the Cabot Trail or nearby coastal routes. It’s a relaxed and convenient way to begin exploring the island, with plenty of cafés and shops nearby if you want to fuel up before you go.
Downtown Halifax makes a great pickup spot if you’re staying in the city or starting your trip with a little sightseeing. With Turo, you can choose a car that suits your plans, meet your host in a central location, and easily reach landmarks like the Citadel, the harbourfront, or hop onto scenic routes leading to Peggy’s Cove and beyond. It’s an easy, flexible way to kick off your Nova Scotia road trip.
Nova Scotia is full of awe-inspiring scenery and charming small businesses, so you'll want to embrace every moment of your trip. This is why it's handy to brush up on the road rules of the province. Here are our top tips for getting around Nova Scotia.
To rent a car on Turo in Canada, you must create a Turo account, be 23 years old or older with a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!
Driving in Nova Scotia is calm and straightforward, with well-maintained roads, clear signage, and courteous drivers. Outside of Halifax, traffic is light, making it easy to enjoy scenic routes like the Cabot Trail and picturesque coastal drives at a relaxed pace.
There are a few things to watch for. Halifax can get congested during rush hour, some rural and historic roads can be narrow, and wildlife is common at dawn and dusk. A few intersections also have blind spots, so it’s worth driving cautiously in unfamiliar areas.
Nova Scotia follows standard Canadian traffic laws - seatbelts are mandatory, mobile phone use while driving is prohibited, and slower vehicles should keep to the right lane. Be mindful of speed limits, plan your route ahead of time, and allow extra time to stop for views or detours. Driving here is simple and scenic, perfect for a laid-back road trip.
Yes, there is one toll highway in Nova Scotia. The toll highway is the Cobequid Pass on Highway 104.
Yes, renting a car is highly recommended for exploring Nova Scotia. While there is some public transportation, it doesn’t reach many of the province’s scenic coastal towns, national parks, and hidden gems. With a rental car, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace and truly experience the variety of landscapes Nova Scotia has to offer.
A car makes it easy to reach beautiful spots like the Cabot Trail, Lunenburg, and Peggy’s Cove without relying on rigid bus or tour schedules. You can visit multiple attractions in one day, travel on your own time, and venture beyond the cities. While there’s a cost involved, the flexibility and convenience of having your own car make it the most practical way to see the province.
No matter what brings you to Nova Scotia, on Turo you'll find a car to match your plans. Whether you’re here for an extended stay, a coastal holiday, or a special celebration, the right car makes the journey even better.
- Long-term car rental: If you’re staying in Nova Scotia for a few weeks or more, a long-term car rental is the easiest way to get around. With Turo, you can find a car that fits your lifestyle, whether it’s for daily errands in Halifax, weekend trips to coastal towns, or exploring the province like a local without relying on transit.
- Vacation car rental: A vacation car rental gives you the freedom to see more of Nova Scotia. Cruise along the Cabot Trail, stop at Peggy’s Cove, or spend the day in Lunenburg without worrying about schedules. With a Turo rental, you can explore at your own pace and make spontaneous stops along the way.
- Special occasion car rental: Celebrating something special? Whether it’s a wedding, an anniversary, or a memorable weekend getaway, renting through Turo lets you choose a car that makes the moment feel even more unique. From stylish vehicles for a big entrance to roomy SUVs for a family celebration, you can match the car to the occasion.
Whether you want to spin around Nova Scotia in a Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Fit, Tesla Model 3, or BMW X3, Turo has you covered. Vehicle classes available include trucks, SUVs, and sedans. Popular makes and models found on Turo include the Ford Edge, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Sentra, Audi Q3, Jeep Wrangler, Volkswagen Taos, Mitsubishi Outlander, Acura ILX, and the Hyundai Elantra.
The cost of car rental in Nova Scotia can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Nova Scotia, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.