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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Sydney Airport — service in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Sydney Airport

Airport car rental counter at J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport.

serviceClosed· opens 10am· Reserve Mines, NS · ★ 4.60 (14 reviews)

Enterprise has a full-service rental counter inside the small terminal building at Sydney's J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY). Compacts, mid-size sedans, SUVs and the occasional minivan are all bookable, though Cape Breton inventory is small in shoulder seasons so reserving days ahead is worth doing.

What to expect

The counter typically opens around scheduled flight arrivals rather than fixed business hours, so confirm pickup window when you book. Vehicles are parked in the lot directly outside the terminal door — no shuttle needed. Cape Breton mileage is unlimited on most rates, which matters if you're planning to drive the full Cabot Trail loop (about 300 km).

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