Car Rental Halifax Airport (YHZ)

Compare Top Car Rental Companies for Halifax Airport

  • Hertz Hertz
  • Alamo Alamo
  • Thrifty Thrifty
  • National National
  • Ace Ace
  • Dollar Dollar
  • Surprice Car Rental Surprice Car Rental
  • Green motion Green motion
  • Mex Rent a Car Mex Rent a Car
  • Routes Car Rental Routes Car Rental

Why book Halifax Airport car rental with VIP Cars?

All Inclusive Pricing

Rent a car at Halifax Airport with pricing inclusive of CDW, Theft Waiver & Unlimited Mileage.

Trusted Rental Companies

Leading car rental suppliers at Halifax Airport - Hertz、 Alamo、 Thrifty、 National、 Ace、 Dollar、 Surprice Car Rental、 Green motion、 Mex Rent a Car、 Routes Car Rental

Lowest Prices Guaranteed

Huge savings on Halifax Airport Car Rental Deals

No Cancellation Fee

VIP Cars offers free cancellation for car rentals at Halifax Airport

Secure Online Booking

Reserve a car for Halifax Airport through a secure booking platform

Widest Fleet of Cars

Choose from Economy, Minivan, SUV & Luxury car rental deals for Halifax Airport

Cheap Car Rentals at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

Minimum rental age in Canada : 21 - 24 years
Minimum car rental duration: 1 day

VIP Cars provides a variety of car rental deals for Halifax International Airport (YHZ) which can be requested for pickup at Terminals 1 and 3. We work in association with some of the top car rental companies in Canada, so, no matter if you are looking for a luxury car, a minivan, or a convertible car rental, you can easily compare the deals using the filters provided on our booking engine. These filters appear on the second step of our booking process – Search, Compare & Book.

  • Search

    Just fill our search form with your travel details and click on the search button. The deals as per your inputs will populate on your screen; it is here that you will be able to compare them by using the filters like suppliers, car specifications, prices and fuel type.

  • Compare

    When you have selected the filters, you can further compare the deals on the basis of inclusions offered by the suppliers. Click on the select button given adjacent to the deals to choose the deal that satisfies your requirements and budget – & you will be directed to the booking page.

  • Reserve

    At this final step, you will come across add-ons that you can rent with your car deal by paying a small fee; by default they are offered as optional, their per-day rates are only added when you choose to rent them. If you don’t want any extra, you can directly go ahead with the booking by paying a small amount on our booking engine, and the rest at the rental desk at the time of pickup.

Why Rent a Car at Halifax Airport from VIPCars?


A rental car from Halifax airport will give you the freedom to move about the city as you please, on your own schedule! You can plan the places to visit, in the order you want without worrying about train and bus schedules. Please keep in mind that traffic rules must be followed at all times. Here are some of the benefits of renting a cheap car rental at Halifax airport from VIP Cars:

  • Cross-border Available

    In case you are planning to take your car rental across the country borders, you can request it by paying a small per-day fee. Though our suppliers provide the option, you will first have to check with the supplier whether they allow the respective car type to be taken on cross-border trip or not. Either that or you can call us or ask the supplier's representative at the car rental desks at the time of pickup.

  • VIPCars Can Help You in Choosing the Right Rental Car

    The travelers who are finding it difficult to decide what car to choose for renting, they can call us anytime and seek the help of our experts in finding the deal which suits their travel needs and budgets. You can contact us via phone, through live chat, email or WhatsApp support.

  • Out-of-hours Car Rental Return/Pickup Available

    For most locations, it is possible to return the rental car out of office hours. When making a booking you can select the pickup time. If the pickup time is after opening hours, please check if there is an out-of-hours fee applicable. This fee must be paid on arrival directly to the car rental company. You can find the information in the detailed terms and conditions.

Car Rental Companies Inside Halifax Airport (YHZ)

With VIP Cars you can pick up your Halifax Airport car rental from the airport itself, the fact that most of our partner car rental companies have their rental desks at the airport makes the pickup process really easy for the travelers. The following are VIP Cars’ partner companies that provide rent-a-car services at the Halifax airport:

  • AceAce
  • AlamoAlamo
  • DollarDollar
  • EuropcarEuropcar
  • NationalNational
  • ThriftyThrifty

Location of rental desks at the Halifax airport – Pickup Help

  • The offices of the car rental companies are located in the Lower Level of the Airport Parkade.
  • The car rental pick-up and return areas are also located in Parkade’s Lower Level.

Out of the above-mentioned companies, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo and National have their desks at the airport while others are located off-site & they offer 'meet and greet’ services.

Documentation Needed For the Car Rental Pickup at Halifax Airport

To successfully pick your car rental at Halifax Airport, you will need to present the following documents at the hire desk.

Valid driving license

A valid driving license - it is mandatory for both main and additional drivers; in case your DL is in a language other than English, you should carry your International Driving Permit too.

Credit Card

In addition to that, a credit card and an ID proof are also mandatory; the credit card should bear the name of the renter as listed on the DL.

Rental voucher

As is the case with our customers, since all the bookings are made online, it is advised to bring the print out of the rental voucher sent by the supplier on the booking’s confirmation.

Locations Where You Can Return Your Halifax Airport Car Rental

With VIP Cars and partner companies, travelers can choose to book one-way rentals and hence have the choice to return their car rentals anywhere in Canada. In case, you want to return the car somewhere close to Halifax airport, here are a few locations that are available as drop-off in Halifax city:

  • Halifax Downtown

    Distance: 43.7 km
    Best Route: NS-102 S
  • Halifax Port

    Distance: 43.6 km
    Best Route: NS-102 S
  • Cruise Ship Rail

    Distance: 43.7 km
    Best Route: NS-102 S
  • Halifax Westin Hotel

    Distance: 43.5 km
    Best Route: NS-102 S

Whether you are returning the car in Halifax, or some other city in Canada, use the 'Different drop-off location?’ section on our search form. For one-way car rentals travelers pay a per-day fee which is added to their final billing amount.

Popular Car Rental Types at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

The following are some of the most popular car categories that are offered by our supplier companies for hire at Halifax Airport:

  • Minivan Rentals

    7, 9, or 12-seaters, you can rent any of these multi-seaters on our booking engine.

  • Economy Car Rentals

    Comparatively smaller and cheaper than other car categories, this is great for city travel and is deemed the easiest to park.

  • Compact Car Rentals

    Just as affordable as an economy car, these offer comparatively more luggage space and leg room.

  • Standard Car Rentals

    Comfortable and spacious, they are great for trips with family/friends and best for long-distance travel.

  • Suv Rentals

    4x4 or an SUV, these cars are best for off-roading & provide ample space for sports equipment.

  • Luxury Car Rentals

    It is great for business travelers who want to travel in comfort and luxury.

Halifax Airport – Overview

Also known as Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Halifax Airport is located in Nova Scotia in Canada and serves international flights from the US and European nations. Considered as the 7th busiest airport in Canada, the airport handled about 4 million passengers in 2016. This particular airport is located near many interesting places in Nova Scotia. It is operated by Halifax International airport and is owned by Transport Canada. It is used by many airlines; these are some of the major ones - Air Canada Express, SkyLink Express & PAL Airlines.

Address: Halifax Airport, 1 Bell Blvd, Enfield, NS B2T 1K2, Canada
IATA Code: YHZ

Shops at Halifax Airport

Artport Gallery

This gallery sells original works by the local artists of Nova Scotia.

Amos Pewter

This is a one-stop shop for hand-made jewelry, ornaments & Home Decor.

Clearwater Seafood

Best known for Lobsters, it is a great place to buy seafood; they also pack them for travel.

Hudson Group

If you are looking for some souvenir, newspapers or a magazine, you should visit this newsstand on the main level.

AeroMart

This is a convenience store for Domestic arrivals & main lobby's Travel + Leisure; it is also run by Hudson Group.

Quality Crafts

This store belongs to Island Beach Company. Here travelers can buy all things "Nova Scotia”.

Restaurants and Cafes at Halifax Airport

A&W (24 hours)

It serves mouth-watering burgers, Canada's specialty 'root beer', and delicious onion rings.

Maritime Ale House

It offers a great dining atmosphere with a full-fledged bar and meal menu.

Pannizza

Its menu is best known for its delicious pizzas, sandwiches & poutine.

Subway

Here you can choose from the varied menu offered by the world’s largest submarine sandwich franchise.

Tim Hortons

It serves Canada’s best breakfast, lunch and the country's Favourite Coffee.

Starbucks

Starbucks offers a high-quality coffee

Best Deals

Cheap Car Rental Deals in Canada

Economy USD 10.75 /day
Compact USD 13.61 /day
Van / Minivan USD 16.48 /day
Luxury USD 20.06 /day

Car Rental Locations Near Halifax Airport