National Car Rental at Halifax International Airport

Halifax International Airport is part of the National Airports System, and is a Canadian Airport, serving the city of Halifax, mainland Nova Scotia and other areas in the nearby Maritime provinces. The airport handles over three million passengers per annum, is known as the seventh busiest airport in the country and has won several awards for its high quality service. It is also served by several important airline companies. For arriving passengers, there are car hire companies such as National Halifax International Airport. National is a car rental company serving the needs of the frequent airport business traveller, and is therefore the ideal choice for business car rental deals.

National at this car rental location is open from 06:00 to 23:59, Mondays to Thursdays, and from 06:00 to 23:30 on Fridays. They are also available for weekend rentals, from 07:00 to 22:30 on Saturdays and from 0700 to 23:59 on Sundays. Passengers will find the National car rental counters conveniently located in the domestic arrival area. The counters can be accessed from all areas of the airport, by all passengers. Even though the airport is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, National’s hours of operation are sufficient to meet the majority of passengers on airport arrival flights. Halifax International Airport is also known as the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, and is recognised by its airport code of YHZ.

The airport consists of a single terminal building, which has been greatly expanded and renovated over the years since its construction in 1960. Expansion was necessary due to the growing number of passengers at the airport, to ensure that the airport can comfortably accommodate future growth in passenger statistics. The Halifax International Airport car hire companies include Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, Auto Europa, Thrifty and Enterprise, but National is one of the favourite choices for business car rentals. Since their establishment, some fifty years ago, National has focused their attention on the needs of the frequent airport business traveller, by creating programs and innovative strategies to save time and money, and also to simplify the reservation and rental process. National helped to pioneer the corporate-account business, and was also the first car rental company to introduce a comprehensive frequent-renter program, by the name of Emerald Club. Emerald Club is today used by many of National’s customers, and they enjoy a wide range of benefits, including e-receipts and ‘car choice’, an option that allows them to quickly arrange their vehicle without the need to complete any lengthy paperwork.

The Halifax International Airport car rental companies allow renters just twenty-one years of age to hire a vehicle, however, all drivers younger than the age of 25 will pay higher rental rates, for young drivers insurance. Younger customers may also find a few vehicle categories from which they are not permitted to hire a vehicle. These categories usually contain larger vehicles, such as SUVs and Minivans, or specialty vehicles, such as convertibles and luxury car models. All drivers in need of a vehicle from Halifax Airport will have to show a valid drivers license upon collection of their hire car, and should be in possession of a major credit card. A hold will be placed on the card for the estimated rental costs, before the vehicle is collected. Upon return of the vehicle, the customer may pay the amounts due by credit card, debit card or even in cash at some Canadian rental locations.

Advanced reservations are recommended for vehicles hired from Halifax Airport. It is also recommended to hire any additional items of equipment needed in advance. These items could include child seats for babies or infants, booster seats for older children, ski racks or satellite navigation systems. National hand controls for disabled drivers may also be available from Halifax Airport. Hand control equipment is ideal for use by persons with a lower limb deficiency, as they operate the brake and accelerator pedals of an automatic vehicle. The device is also free of charge, whereas all other items will incur additional charges, but should be reserved at least forty-eight hours before your arrival at the airport.

The primary renter of the vehicle should also specify if a National one way hire service is required, allowing them to return the vehicle to a location other than Halifax International Airport. One way hires are sometimes more expensive, but could be a convenient option.

Vehicles hired by National, Halifax Airport, could be similar to the smaller Suzuki Swift and Nissan Versa, or to the larger Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Impala, Buick Allure and Chrysler 300C. All National’s cars are arranged in various categories, and are therefore booked and priced accordingly. There are Minivans similar to the Dodge Grand Caravan for larger groups of passengers (up to seven people), and even larger Passenger Vans for fifteen people, similar to the Chevrolet Express. Many SUVs and Pickups are available for hire as well. The Ford Escape is a Midsize SUV, the Ford Explorer is a Standard SUV and the Chevrolet Tahoe is an example of a Fullsize SUV. The Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Colorado are examples of Pickups hired from Halifax Airport.

Passengers arriving at Halifax International Airport can contact National for all further car rental enquiries.

Address:
Halifax Intl Arpt (YHZT01)
Arrivals Terminal, Hfx Int’l Arp
National Car Rental
Halifax, NS B2T1K3
CA

Telephone Number: (902)873-3775

Fax Number: (902)873-3318