I returned my car rental here that I picked up at the Airport 3 days prior. The return process was…read morequick and easy, since everything was already paid for, I returned the car with a tank full of gas and in the condition in which I received it. They did a quick inspection and then printed out my receipt (which was printed on a dot matrix printer - love it!! Lol). Since I had signed up for text notifications, I also got a text that my car was successfully returned. This particular location is small and there's not that much around. I've rented from Budget many times and overall the experiences have been good. The only complaints and it's pretty minor is that sometimes the cars aren't the cleanest, like sometimes there's garbage from a previous customer left in the cup holder on the door, or in the glove compartment. It's never anything too gross, so that's ok, lol.

Located a short Uber ride away from our hotel close to the waterfront. Colocated with Avis. The one…read moreemployee working both desks was efficient and didn't try to upsell us on insurance, etc, which I appreciated. She also gave us some helpful tips about tolls. Not busy when we went. Overall a positive experience!

Easy quick and efficient are word that come to my mind. This location for National has improved…read moretheir service since my other times renting a car here. For my car, I had been given a selection of a Buick or a Ford Escape. I had selected the Ford Escape. The girl working the counter said it was the better selection as it had satellite radio also. Vehicle was clean and comfortable during my visit. The return was an absolute breeze as I had an attendant verify the regulars (gas, no major dings or scrapes) and that the SUV was in good working order. Then my final copy of the invoice was printed off quickly and I was wished a good flight. Overall the rental car experience from National Halifax has improved and definitely these people have their act together.

I recently hired a car from National Car Rental for my first work trip to Halifax. The staff were…read morevery friendly and helpful and even upgraded me to a very comfy ride. I was checked in and on the road in no time. They were equally attentive on my return. Will definitely be renting from them on return trips.

Good Day, I just…read morewanted to ensure that it was known how great the customer service was. Edward made the process smooth and treated my young children like little adults and made their day. I don't often encounter good customer service in recent years but Enterprise staff set itself above others. Thanks Darrell Bailey

If you have an accident and your insurance appoints you to these guys I recommend avoiding it if at…read moreall possible. I had a rental car from these guys for just 2 weeks only filling the tank once and had 1 tire blow and it had a bent rim that they ended up pinning both of the damages on me and charging me a ridiculous amount of money. They even charged me a premium on not filling the gas tank 36L for $99 even though I had returned the car after the bent rim and did not want it back therefore having no choice but to leave the gas as is. Horrible service and they screwed me big time save yourself the hassle if possible.

The Short Version: Small train station with the tiniest…read morelounge I have ever seen in my life, lol. The Long Version: So while the train station is open everyday, there are only 3 departures and 3 arrivals a week. The only train inbound or outbound at this station is The Ocean which goes to and from Montreal (with several stops along the way). There is economy class where you sit in chairs and there's Sleeper Class where you get a cabin (with your own bathroom and shower). The entire Halifax to Montreal trip is 23 hours. If you do the entire trip, with Sleeper Class you get 3 meals included which are served in the dining cart. There's a canteen for Economy class passengers to buy snacks. The main waiting area is large, but the lounge for Sleeper Class customers is the tiniest lounge I have ever seen in my life. There are only 11 seats (!) So people who got there closer to departure had to sit in the main waiting area. The lounge has a Van Houtte coffee machine, teas, soft drinks and juice, which are complimentary for Sleeper Class travelers. I could only take one picture of the lounge because the rest was full of people, but it was very dated looking and even had those old school water radiators. I don't know if they are functional and the room is heated by the radiators or if they are vestigial from times past and the place actually has central heating. I guess it looks homey and has its own charm. It is very different from the Business Class lounges in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, which are much more modern, but I suppose one could argue are more corporate-looking and less cozy. The main hall is large and spacious and has the same look and feel as other VIA Rail stations. There is a Maritime Bus ticket wicket in the station and a car rental office. There are no food vendors. It's attached to a hotel (the Westin Nova Scotian), which does have a restaurant, but it's quite pricey. There is a supermarket within walking distance (The Atlantic Superstore) and a few restaurants within walking distance. We travelled Halifax to Montreal recently and while our cabin was small, it had the amenities we needed and was as comfortable as can be expected. The seats in your cabin convert to bunk beds for sleeping. It's snug but the small space is thoughtful designed with a tiny foldable night table and reading light. Staff were pleasant and meals were satisfactory. They sounded and looked better than they tasted. Strangely, I found the food on The Ocean not as tasty as the food served in VIA1/Business Class along the Windsor to Quebec City corridor. Although the presentation was better and of course eating in a dedicated dining cart has its charm, over eating at your seat. There's a dining cart on the train where meals are served. They have 2 seatings for lunch (12pm and 1:30pm), and 3 seatings for dinner (5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm), you chose which seating time you want. Breakfast is open and you go anytime 6am-9am. Be advised that if you are traveling as a couple you may be seated with strangers at a table for four, if all the tables for two are occupied. The have activities like wine tasting, railway trivia, Maritime trivia and some live music entertainment. The Ocean is fun to take. We've done the trip several times. The Halifax train station itself is ok. I suppose since it has so few departures and arrivals it's not surprising that it has less there than stations with more traffic. I was going to give it 3 stars, but considering the low traffic to and from this station compared to the bigger cities, I guess I need to compare it to train stations in small towns, so I settled on 4 stars given the situation. There is paid parking available, both long term and short term parking. Review #133 (2026)

My friend a I took a much anticipated overnight trip from Montreal to Halifax last week and found…read moreit to be very disappointing. Although most of the staff were helpful and pleasant the train is very outdated ( not been updated since the 70's.) Also the WIFI was basically non existent. The food they served was mediocre at best and my friend actually developed a stomach ache and diarrhea after eating his dinner of some sort of beef dish.

I've rented from Avis at this location a few times over the years and have had no major problems at…read moreall! Lets face it, you sort of expect to be hassled a bit by car rental companies, but thus far i've had no complaints! Be weary of some of the insurance options. If you plan to keep your valuables on you for example, then you probably don't need to opt for 'theft insurance' on a weekend trip to Cape Breton. If you're under 25, prepare to pay a premium! Try to avoid the prime times when booking since the going base rate does change from any given Monday to Saturday.

Most people think of going to the airport to pickup a rental car, not downtown on Grafton Street…read more In most cases airport rental costs a couple bucks more per day as compared to a downtown pickup. This small little lot has served me well a couple of times over the past year. Both times the service was good and the vehicles were great. I am writing this review because my most recent car return involved a surprise - $500 more than I was expecting. I was handed the bill without the clerk going over the details and almost headed out the door without doing some quick math. When I mentioned the discrepancy between my expectation and the bill, there was some rather neutral typing on the computer, a quick phone call followed by a request that I wait 5 minutes for the manager to arrive. To her credit, she did quickly verify that the manager was just on his way back to the shop, and when he did arrive, he corrected the bill within a matter of minutes. The clerk could have been more open and friendly, but at least the end result meet my expectations. As I live in downtown, I will definitely go back.

We needed a few days' rental, so booked a cheap compact. Due to a slight over-booking issue, it…read morewasn't available when we turned up. For the same price, Budget gave us a gorgeous Dodge Charger. Wow, what a machine, we had a blast! My husband's first experience driving a muscle car, and the Charger's always been in my lottery-win purchase plan dream. Scrupulously clean, too. We were even a bit late returning it, and got no hassle for it. We will definitely rent from this location again- great customer service- thanks!

All aces!! Love the service and the options.. rented a car for a week based on a recommendation of…read morea client that rented from them for more than 3 years straight! ! the car I got was brand new.. fully loaded and CLEAN! The next week I needed a bigger car to pick up friends from the airport and Wayne didn't disappoint! He got me what I wanted it when I needed it.. I'm buying a car soon and one thing that might hold me back is the service I'm getting from this place! Wayne you are the best! So if you are in Halifax and need a ride.. don't call me .. call budget rent a car @lacewood drive Wayne will hock you up with the best car at a rate your wallet will thank you for later...

I believe the number on the website of this location is incorrect. I have a reservation booked…read moretomorrow and have called 12 times over 3 hours to get ahold of someone regarding the booking. No one has answered and I have left a voicemail and no one has called me back. Wonderful non-existent customer service!

Great service at this location, staff were friendly and accommodating. Location in the airport is…read moreideal. The rental car was brand new, I was the first renter.