Transportation from Halifax Airport

Halifax

Halifax city centre can be reached from the airport by public transport bus line 320 for

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Car rental

If you're heading out to explore the countryside and nature, renting a car is the number one choice.

Halifax Airport has a wide range of car rental companies and dozens of different companies.

The average price of a weekly rental in the summer season is around 500 cad. We recommend booking a car at least 3 months before your planned trip.

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Public transport

Second row outside the arrivals hall is the stop for the 320 city bus, which runs non-stop to downtown Halifax.

The 320 terminates at Scotia Square near the Citadel in the Waterfront district.

  • Journey time - 55 minutes
  • Frequency - 30 minutes on weekdays; 60 minutes on weekends and holidays
  • Last bus from airport - 0:15
  • First bus from Scotia Square - 4:40 a.m. weekdays; 4:20 a.m. weekends and holidays
  • Tip for hotel near Scotia Square: Moxy Halifax Downtown ****

For schedules and maps of all routes, visit the official website at halifax.ca/routes-schedules.

Fares

Regional fares apply on the 320 line.

There is only one type of ticket to choose from, a single ticket for 1 ride per 3 cad.

There are two ways to purchase a ticket:

  • In exact cash from the driver
  • Via the HFXGO mobile app

Taxi

Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.

Prices are flat and fixed by zone - so you don't drive by meter.

  • Downtown - 68 cad
  • Dartmouth - 61 cad

For a complete zone map with prices, visit the airport's official website at halifaxstanfield.ca/taxis.

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Uber

Halifax has a mobile app called Uber that can offer a lower rate than regular taxis.

For example, Downtown is usually available for around 57 cad.

The location of the cars running through the mobile app is on Silver Dart Drive near the 320 bus stop.

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