With its picturesque natural harbour (one of the largest in the world), Halifax has a long and proud maritime history which is certainly worth exploring when you arrive. But there’s more to discover in the largest city of the Maritimes than its nautical past.
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Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Halifax Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Halifax Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Halifax Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Things to See and Do in Halifax
The main attraction is almost certainly the Halifax Citadel. Fort George dates from 1749 and played an important role in the defence of the Royal Navy Dockyard. Today, it has been restored to the Victorian period and is home to an excellent museum.
Due to its location, Halifax is a great spot from which to launch a whale watching tour. There are a number of firms to choose from in your quest to spot an orca, minke, beluga, or humpback.
For another dose of culture, head to the city’s Maritime Museum of the Atlantic or Art Gallery. The Maritime Museum is particularly good and has a section dedicated to the Titanic (survivors were brought to Halifax after the sinking) as well as the Halifax Explosion. In 1917, 2,000 people were killed and over 9,000 injured after a cargo ship carrying high explosives collided with another vessel.
Exploring Nova Scotia
Take North America’s oldest saltwater ferry to Dartmouth and explore the “City of Lakes”. Lake Banook and the Shubenacadie Canal are particularly popular.
Alternatively, make your way to Yarmouth on Nova Scotia’s south western tip. Close to the famous Georges Bank, it’s not surprising Yarmouth is a fishing port. Famous for receiving Canada’s largest lobster landings every year, the town has a great boardwalk with views of the boats. To find out more about the town’s past, there are a number of excellent museums to visit.
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