We rented for one day to do Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg, then returned it. That felt perfect. Having a car downtown the whole time would have been wasted money.
Is it worth renting a car in Halifax if we’re mostly staying downtown?
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We want to see the waterfront, Citadel, restaurants and maybe Point Pleasant Park. Should we rent a car for the whole trip or only if we leave the city?
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Travelers discuss whether visitors need a rental car for downtown Halifax or only for day trips.
Answers & Discussion
Downtown is walkable, but it is not flat. If someone in your group has mobility issues, plan carefully. Taxis or rideshare for a few trips may still be cheaper than renting and parking a car every day.
If you are staying downtown, you do not need a car for the waterfront, Citadel, restaurants and many core attractions. Parking can be annoying and expensive. I would rent only for South Shore, Peggy’s Cove or longer day trips.
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