LHARTWICK Posted September 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Considering renting a car and driving to Peggy's Cove from the port. Is this a pretty easy drive? The last time we were in Halifax (2000) we took a ship's tour which was nice but the stop at PC was VERY short. We're always hesitant to rent cars in a strange place but it certainly would be much more cost effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Rosebery Posted September 12, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Considering renting a car and driving to Peggy's Cove from the port. Is this a pretty easy drive? The last time we were in Halifax (2000) we took a ship's tour which was nice but the stop at PC was VERY short. We're always hesitant to rent cars in a strange place but it certainly would be much more cost effective. Very Easy About 25 miles. Allow an hour. Continue on to Chester if you have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted September 12, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thank you, Earl. My memory is foggy, but I think I remember it being a scenic, peaceful drive. i.e., not chaotic like a large city. Any other recommended stops? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2910car Posted September 12, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Would you know if they rent vans as we are a group of 8? Would it be better to drive ourselves or maybe get 2 taxis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted September 12, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I've been pricing the Halifax rental car locations, and I belive they all had vans available. Also have SUVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted September 13, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Renting a car or van is a great way to go. Here is a previous thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1123125 I would advise getting the car ASAP and getting to Peggys early before the tour busses. Alternatively, plan your trip for the afternoon when the tours have left. If you want less touristy places take what time you want to allot and follow the coastal roads. If you do not have a map, pick one up at the cruise terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eh2zed Posted September 13, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Or continue on to Mahone Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted September 15, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2011 I would feel fine renting a car in Canada or the US. Our laws are basic in Halifax. We can turn right on a red light unless a sign says don't. The only big issue in the city is that pedestrians have the right of way at intersections and crosswalks. Just beware as many don't bother to look for cars. Just get a car and a map ( I take my GPS on trips) and enjoy youself.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespiritmovesme Posted September 17, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2011 .....in re: misssing the Peggy's Cove crowds? We will be staying @ White Point Beach Resort & driving back to Halifax on a Fri. AM with plans to stopped @ Peggy's Cove on our way back to Halifax for the night. What time do the cruise crowds arrive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzer Two Posted October 2, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Considering renting a car and driving to Peggy's Cove from the port. Is this a pretty easy drive? The last time we were in Halifax (2000) we took a ship's tour which was nice but the stop at PC was VERY short. We're always hesitant to rent cars in a strange place but it certainly would be much more cost effective. We rented a car from National Car Rental, which is located in train station just across the street from where Princess Docks. We drove out to Peggy's Cove for the day and on the way back into town stopped at Fairview Cemetery to see the Titanic graves. Click on for a video showing our excursion. The first part of the video was made in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The drive to Peggy’s Cove was very easy, as was the drive to the cemetery and back to the ship. It was a very nice day. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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