Dollar Car Rental
in Nova Scotia

Hola Car Rentals is a premium partner of the leading car rental companies in Nova Scotia, including Dollar, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes extra benefits that no other company can match:

• Full vehicle coverage with no deductible (applies only for certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: get back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls charged during your rental
• Premium travel medical assistance for up to 5 passengers in case of emergency, covering up to CAD 200,000 (pre-existing conditions excluded)
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All at no additional cost, ensuring a unique Dollar rental experience with complete protection and peace of mind during your trip in Nova Scotia.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your Dollar booking in Nova Scotia are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the Dollar counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with Dollar to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

The Dollar counter at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Nova Scotia is located on the lower level of the airport parkade. After arriving and collecting your luggage, follow the car rental signs through the arrivals area toward the parkade. No shuttle is required; you walk directly to the counter.

The airport address is 1 Bell Blvd (also listed as 747 Bell Blvd), Enfield, NS. Dollar counter hours at YHZ run from 00:00 to 01:30 and again from 06:30 to 23:59, providing near-continuous coverage throughout the day. If you are arriving during the brief gap between 01:30 and 06:30, plan your pickup accordingly or contact Dollar in advance.

Dollar also operates a second Nova Scotia location at the Halifax Westin Hotel, 1181 Hollis Street, downtown Halifax, for those who prefer an off-airport pickup.

To collect your Dollar rental car in Nova Scotia, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver's license in the main driver's name
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, in the main driver's name, for the security deposit hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets if you are visiting from abroad

If your driver's license is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. For other non-English licenses, an IDP is strongly recommended as a translation document alongside your original license. Dollar counters in Nova Scotia do not accept digital documents; everything must be physical.

Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold. Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined.

It depends on your license. When renting from Dollar in Nova Scotia, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory if your driver's license uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic. For all other foreign licenses not issued in English, an IDP is strongly recommended as a translation document.

The IDP is not a standalone license. You must carry both your original driver's license and the IDP together at the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia. Photocopies of either document are not accepted.

If you think you may need an IDP, obtain it in your home country before traveling. Organizations like AAA in the United States issue IDPs only to holders of US licenses, so non-US license holders must apply through their own country's authorized issuer.

Yes, there are toll roads in Nova Scotia that can affect your Dollar rental, though the network is limited compared to many other Canadian provinces.

The main toll road is the Cobequid Pass on Highway 104, a 45-kilometer section running from Masstown to Thomson Station. The toll for passenger cars is approximately CAD 4.00 one way. Nova Scotia-plated rental vehicles are often waved through at cash lanes, but out-of-province vehicles have been subject to this toll since December 2021. Use the cash lane and inform the attendant if your Dollar rental carries Nova Scotia plates.

The Halifax bridges (Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay) previously used the MACPASS cashless transponder system, but tolls on those bridges were removed entirely in March 2025, so they no longer apply to your Nova Scotia rental.

If you drive through a cashless toll lane without paying, the toll agency captures your plate and bills the rental company, which then charges you the toll plus an administrative fee of approximately CAD 15 to US$ 25. To avoid this, use cash lanes where available on the Cobequid Pass and keep your receipts for at least six months after your Nova Scotia trip.

Dollar and other rental companies operating in Nova Scotia may offer a daily toll transponder program, typically priced between CAD 4.95 and US$ 14.95 per rental day. This flat daily fee covers unlimited electronic toll use for that day, regardless of how many tolls you pass through. If you opt out, any tolls captured by plate-reading cameras are billed to your credit card after the rental ends, along with an administrative processing fee.

For most visitors renting from Dollar in Nova Scotia, toll exposure is relatively low. The main toll is the Cobequid Pass on Highway 104 at approximately CAD 4.00 one way. If you are not planning to drive that route, opting out of the daily program and paying cash at the toll booth may be the more economical choice.

All bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include Tolls Cashback, which reimburses up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Nova Scotia rental. To claim, email [email protected] within 30 days of returning your Dollar vehicle, attaching your booking confirmation, rental agreement, and a toll receipt or statement. Refunds are processed to your original payment method within 7 to 10 business days after approval.

When you pick up your Dollar rental car in Nova Scotia, the counter will place a temporary authorization hold on your credit card. For standard vehicles rented in Canada, this hold is typically in the range of CAD 300 to US$ 500, though some locations may require up to approximately CAD 750. Premium or specialty vehicle classes may carry higher holds.

This hold is not a charge. It temporarily reduces your available credit and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank or card issuer controls how quickly the hold disappears from your statement, and it can take up to 15 business days after return.

• Only a major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card is accepted for the deposit at Dollar counters in Nova Scotia
• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted
• The card must be in the main driver's name
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

Notify your bank of your travel plans before arriving in Nova Scotia to prevent fraud blocks on the authorization.

Yes, Dollar applies a young driver surcharge in Nova Scotia for renters between the ages of 20 and 24. The fee is approximately CAD 15 per rental day and is paid at the counter when you pick up the vehicle.

Drivers under 20 may not be permitted to rent at Dollar locations in Nova Scotia. If you are adding a young driver as an additional driver to your reservation, they must be present at the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia at pickup, show a valid driver's license, and sign the rental agreement. The young driver surcharge applies to each qualifying driver listed on the contract.

For Dollar specifically, the additional driver fee for drivers of standard age is approximately US$13.50 per rental day, with a maximum cap of US$189. Young driver surcharges are separate from and in addition to any additional driver fees. Confirm the exact amounts with the Dollar counter agent in Nova Scotia at the time of pickup, as fees can vary by season and vehicle class.

When renting from Dollar in Nova Scotia, the coverage included in your booking depends on the rate plan you selected. Here is a summary of the main protections relevant to a Nova Scotia rental:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Dollar rental vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation states zero deductible.
• Third-Party Liability: Canadian provincial law requires every vehicle to carry third-party liability coverage. When you rent from Dollar in Nova Scotia through Hola Car Rentals, this statutory liability is included by default. You can purchase higher supplemental limits if desired.

CDW and LDW do not cover damage you cause to other people's property or injuries to others; that is what third-party liability addresses. Neither covers your personal belongings or your own medical costs.

Review your booking confirmation carefully before arriving at the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia to confirm exactly which protections are included and whether any deductible applies. Optional add-ons such as GPS, child seats, or prepaid fuel are paid at the counter and are not part of your base coverage.

Most bookings made through Hola Car Rentals include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if you experience an emergency during your Dollar rental in Nova Scotia, such as a medical situation on a remote stretch of Highway 104 or a breakdown far from Halifax.

Core benefits typically include:

• Travel and medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of an accident
• Compensation for baggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

To reach the assistance line 24 hours a day, contact Terrawind at +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to Canadian or US residents. It is designed for visitors traveling internationally. It also does not cover damage to your Dollar rental vehicle (that is CDW or LDW) or third-party liability (that is LIS or SLI). Always review your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your Nova Scotia rental.

Dollar rentals in Nova Scotia follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the Dollar agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 15 kilometers of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return the Dollar vehicle in Nova Scotia with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refueling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus a refueling service fee.

If the tank was not full at pickup, ask the Dollar agent to record the exact starting level on the agreement and return the vehicle at that same level. Only the level documented on the contract counts.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Dollar rental in Nova Scotia, either as part of your booking rate or by paying a fee at the counter.

For Dollar in Nova Scotia, the additional driver fee is approximately US$13.50 per rental day, with a maximum cap of US$189 for the rental period, unless your booking confirmation explicitly states that an additional driver is included at no charge.

Requirements for adding a driver at the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia:

• The additional driver must be present at pickup and show a valid driver's license
• They must meet the same document requirements as the main driver, including an IDP if their license uses a non-Latin alphabet
• Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the rental agreement
• Drivers aged 20 to 24 may be subject to a young driver surcharge of approximately CAD 15 per day on top of the additional driver fee

Only drivers listed on the Dollar rental agreement in Nova Scotia are covered by the vehicle's protections. Anyone who drives without being named on the contract may void your coverage.

Returning your Dollar rental car in Nova Scotia is straightforward, particularly at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Follow the airport signage toward the designated Dollar return area in the lower level parkade. The counter at YHZ operates near continuously, from 00:00 to 01:30 and from 06:30 to 23:59, so staff are available for most return times.

• Pull into the marked Dollar return bay in the parkade and leave the keys with the counter agent
• Ensure the fuel gauge matches the level recorded on your rental agreement before arriving
• Take a photo of the dashboard and odometer at return as a record
• Request a final receipt or ask when it will be emailed to you

If you are returning the Dollar vehicle in Nova Scotia outside staffed hours, follow any key-drop instructions provided in your rental agreement. Keep all paperwork, including your fuel receipt, for at least 30 days after return in case any post-rental charges appear on your statement. Post-rental charges such as tolls from the Cobequid Pass can appear weeks after the rental ends.

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with Dollar in Nova Scotia, but a drop-off fee will typically apply when you return the vehicle to a location in a different province or a significantly different region.

One-way and cross-border rental rules to keep in mind for Nova Scotia:

• Dropping off in another Canadian province, such as New Brunswick or Ontario, usually incurs a one-way drop-off fee that varies by route, distance, and vehicle class
• Cross-border one-ways between Canada and the United States may be restricted or require advance authorization from Dollar; confirm this before booking
• The drop-off fee is shown during the booking process under the section labeled as charges due at the destination and will also appear on your booking confirmation
• This fee cannot be prepaid and is paid at the Dollar counter in Nova Scotia at pickup

If you need to change your drop-off location after booking, contact support promptly, as changes may reprice the rental and recalculate the drop-off fee. Always review your confirmation to verify the exact fee before traveling.