Halifax Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about the car rental possibilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The page also provides some useful information concerning car rental and driving restrictions in Canada.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In Canada, vehicles drive on the right and overtake on the left. The legal driving age is 16. All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.8‰.
You are advised to turn your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop. A flashing red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and check that the road is clear before proceeding. Traffic lights go from red to green with no intermediate amber light.
It is illegal to park on a pedestrian crossing, within an intersection or within 6 metres of these. Do not park within 6 metres of a Stop sign, a Yield sign or traffic light. Double-parking and parking along a red or yellow curb are illegal. Vehicles must always be parked in the direction of traffic.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 911
Road Tolls
There are tolls for roads, bridges and tunnels in Canada, but generally, they are very low. Tickets are issued upon entrance to the toll road and the toll is based on the distance you travel.
About Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia is the province’s capital and also one of the world’s largest natural harbours, situated on the south Atlantic shore. Known as “The City of Trees”, it is a romantic place that offers an exciting mix of history and the present combined with a metropolitan flair. Halifax boasts a variety of musical and cultural entertainment, galleries and museums as well as historic sites. The Halifax Citadel is Canada’s most visited National Historic Site.
With its beautiful ocean scenery, Halifax attracts tourists all year round. There are many parks and gardens in the city as well as pubs and restaurants, all within walking distance from each other.
Area:
Population: 500,000
Country: Canada
Time Zone: GMT - 4 (- 3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 902
Monetary unit: Canadian Dollar
