City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Getting around Halifax
How to get around Halifax
The downtown peninsula is walkable; Halifax Transit buses and the Dartmouth ferry cover the rest. Rent a car for Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Cape Breton.
Ways to get around Halifax
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax Transit buses | About C$2.75 | Pay with cash, tickets or the Halifax Transit app |
| Halifax–Dartmouth Ferry | About C$2.75 | Scenic 15-minute crossing; runs frequently |
| Rental car | From about C$60 per day | Best for Peggy's Cove and the South Shore |
Ride-hailing apps in Halifax
A 5 km ride costs about C$12–20 ($8.4–14.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Main app; reliable pickups and upfront fares |
- Taxis are metered and take cards; Uber works across the metro. Late availability is limited around 2–3 am.
Arriving in Halifax
Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)
Airport bus to downtown about C$4, 60 min; taxi flat rate about C$65–70; Uber about C$50–65.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visits (limits vary by province); carry an IDP if yours isn't in English or French.
- Onward travel in Canada: Distances are huge, so fly between regions. VIA Rail links Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; intercity buses are limited outside Ontario and Quebec. Rent a car for parks.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Halifax?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Halifax?
The downtown peninsula is walkable; Halifax Transit buses and the Dartmouth ferry cover the rest. Rent a car for Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Cape Breton.
How do I get from the airport to Halifax?
Airport bus to downtown about C$4, 60 min; taxi flat rate about C$65–70; Uber about C$50–65.
Is Halifax walkable?
Walkable center.
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