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How far in advance should you book a car rental in Allston, Boston?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on a car rental in Allston, Boston, you should book around 89 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 42% compared to booking last minute.
Which company offers the cheapest car rental in Allston, Boston?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
The cheapest car rental company in Allston, Boston is Enterprise Rent-A-Car at $43/day on average, followed by Budget ($44/day) and Avis ($49/day).
Which car rental company in Allston is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Allston are Kyte (10.0/10, 1 review), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3/10, 138 reviews), and Budget (6.7/10, 318 reviews).
Allston car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Allston by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$37 - $84
All Car Types
$62 - $102
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Allston?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Allston?
Small car rentals in Allston typically cost around $57 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $37 per day which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 28% cheaper than the average rental in Allston, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Allston typically cost around $69 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $52 per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 13% cheaper than the average rental in Allston, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Allston typically cost around $72 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $58 per day which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 9% cheaper than the average rental in Allston, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Allston typically cost around $78 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $60 per day which is about 24% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 2% cheaper than the average rental in Allston, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Allston typically cost around $112 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $80 per day which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 30% more expensive than the average rental in Allston, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Allston typically cost around $76 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $55 per day which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 4% cheaper than the average rental in Allston, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Allston typically cost around $106 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $69 per day which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 26% more expensive than the average rental in Allston, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Allston typically cost around $108 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $97 per day which is about 11% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 27% more expensive than the average rental in Allston, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Allston, Boston
25% of our users found rental cars in Allston for $74 or less.
Book your rental car in Allston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in Allston are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Allston, with prices around $41/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $85/day.
If you’re looking to save money and don’t mind renting a car in another neighborhood in Boston, look for deals in Seaport District, where daily prices are around $74/day, or Mattapan (average of $82/day).
FAQs about renting a car in Allston (Boston)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Allston?
On average a rental car in Allston costs $94 per day.
Are car rentals cheaper in other Boston neighborhoods?
Yes. Based on our information, BUDGET in East Boston is the cheapest car rental location in Boston. It is located at 15 Transportation Way.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Allston?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental car price ($54/day) in Allston was found at BUDGET, 183 Cambridge Street.
What is the best rental car company in Allston?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Allston is ENTERPRISE (9.2, 25 reviews).
First time rent a car in US. Jonathan was very nice and friendlily. Everything was perfect!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Compact
I booked a rental and set the pickup time through Kayak. There was zero mention of the hours for the pickup location and when I arrived at 5 (my scheduled time) I was unable to obtain the vehicle since it was closed. This required me to argue with enterprise on the phone to get the reservation cancelled, additional charges, and then I had to pay for Uber to drive me to the next rental car location which was 24 hours- that was a 3 hour Uber ride.
10.0 Wonderful
Hunter, Nov 2023
Compact SUV
Pickup was delayed so they comped an upgrade. Great vehicle. Drop-off was excellent service.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Compact
The staff was excellent, friendly and very helpful
Super long, slow moving line to pickup the car in Boston. We had booked at another location that closed super early (I should have double checked their hours), so we had to go out to the airport location and wait in line for nearly 45 minutes and pay more than double our original booked price, so that was a bit annoying. Maybe side-issue: my email service (gmail) converted local times to my home time, so I was under the impression our car was booked for 5pm, when it was booked for 3pm, so it added to the confusion...
2.0 Poor
Hossaena, Aug 2025
Full-size SUV
When I picked up my car there were issues created by one of the customer service reps. I was expecting a bigger can than Kia Teluride as we were going to be 6 adults travelling. The lugage space was very small. I was given the option to check it or leave it. I saw that they upgraded cars not for one but for two customers and I asked if it can be done for me too. I was told to pay for it for no reason. I declined and I told them it is poor customer service to deny one and allow others. Then comes the biggest shock I was told to take another car instead of the one I was shown to try. No explanation again take it or leave it. Since I was running late I took a car and discovered that the back seat was not vaccumed and cleaned. We got wedding party favors and more. This is for me my last booking through Kayak (they informed me even the insurance I bouthg is not good) and from Budget.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
Smooth process. Really liked Ky (or Key) in Boston and drop off at PVD.
The pickup went great, and the car was very nice. Unfortunately my drop off was on a day when the location was closed so the lot was full and hard to access. Not the locations fault, but it makes things tough.
2.0 Poor
Roy, Oct 2023
Supplier choice
Car wasn’t even available They were sold out You sold a rental without having a car available I had to use Uber twice to get to the agency in Aliston for nothing. Waste of time and money Very poor service
2.0 Poor
Cesar, Oct 2022
I went to the rental location. I was told that they did not have any cars. While waiting for an uber to go back to the hotel, someone returned a car that was then provided to me. While all of this was happening, I asked to use the restroom and was told it was only for employees. When I was finalizing my rental agreement, another customer came in and asked for the restroom while he waited, and he was told it was ok to use it. So, why was a paying customer like myself denied the use of the restroom, and another paying customer was allowed to use it? Is it because I am hispanic? I was also charged an extra fee for the car, because I had reserved a compact car, and I got a full car. Was this my fault? That you ran out of inventory? I had to take the first car that came in!!!
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