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Boise car rental information
| Pick-up location | Boise |
|---|---|
| Car types | Commercial, Compact, Compact SUV, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Mini, Minivan, Open air all terrain, Passenger Van, Pickup Truck, Premium, Premium SUV, Premium coupe, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Standard station wagon, Supplier Choice |
| Rental locations | 19 |
| Airport locations | 11 |
| Popular agencies | Turo, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Boise
| Economy | $22/day |
| Compact | $25/day |
| Intermediate | $26/day |
| Standard | $30/day |
| Full-size | $30/day |
| Minivan | $36/day |
| Full-size SUV | $47/day |
| Mini | $22/day |
| Premium | $34/day |
| Luxury | $30/day |
| Convertible | $44/day |
| Pickup Truck | $36/day |
| Premium SUV | $53/day |
| Supplier Choice | $26/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $37/day |
| Compact SUV | $37/day |
| Standard SUV | $41/day |
| Commercial | $45/day |
| Standard station wagon | $46/day |
| Open air all terrain | $52/day |
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Boise car rental reviews and directory
From $34/day
Rated #1
Dollar
Best rated
Cheapest deal
6.9 Good (104 reviews)
1 location in Boise
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Dollar reviews
Car rental locations
Dollar
Locations in Boise
3201 Airport Highway
+1 208 345 9727
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
- 6.7
- 7.3
- 7.1
- 6.5
- 6.6
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
Oct 13 2016
Pros: Everything went like clockwork, so I would say I would rent from them again, and most likely go through Kayak again.
10.0 Excellent
Feb 10 2017
Pros: It was clean. It was easy to rent and pickup and drop off. The woman at the counter was very friendly.
Cons: It smelled funny.
10.0 Excellent
Jun 8 2017
Excellent!
Pros: We had a great experience with Dollar!
9.2 Excellent
Nov 9 2017
Pros: Excellent touring vehicle. Great gas mileage. Tremendous value.
Cons: Final price seemed higher than original price shown on Kayak. Due to added fees, etc.
The car locks itself when left unattended. Didn't know this important detail and had to call a towing company to have the vehicle unlocked at a gas station with keys, wallet, purse and phones inside.
When entering and leaving San Francisco via certain bridges, there are unattended toll booths. You have to make advance arrangements to avoid a hefty fee in addition to the toll. Wasn't told of this by car rental company.
10.0 Excellent
Jun 10 2018
Pros: Helpful staff.
10.0 Excellent
Jun 15 2018
Hybrid Heaven
Pros: The vehicle we rented was a Hybrid Ford Fusion and it was a great car for three. Comfortable, handled well and 40 mpg. Rental staff were friendly and professional.
Cons: The car was good but it did have a somewhat smaller trunk capacity, due to hybrid battery.
3.6 Mediocre
Oct 14 2015
Ripped off
Pros: Nice car
Cons: I was quoted a $20 per day price for a week's rental but when I needed to drop it off after a day, I was CHARGED FOR THE ENTIRE WEEK. They specifically said that there would be no pre-payment charge, and my insurance company would not reimburse me for a Dollar rental, so I had to return. Feel REALLY RIPPED OFF!
6.4 Good
Oct 18 2015
Wait time??
Pros: The guy at the counter worked hard to get me a car as soon as possible.
Cons: I figured if I requested a car at 1pm that I'd have a car at 1pm not at 3:30pm
2.8 Mediocre
Oct 21 2015
will not use dollar again
Pros: Pick up was ok the guy was nice, he did kinda change his attitude when we didn't want the extra insurance. There was no one in the parking lot causing us to drive around because the lot was full! Needless to say we will not use dollar again.
Cons: The main thing was the windshield wipers were so bad that it was almost impossible to drive in the rain, extremely dangerous at night!!!!! We were tempted to take the car back but really didn't have time on our short trip. The maintenance was past due said right on the windshield and the transmission was horrible! Not to mention the Fiat 500 is in general a horrible car to even use as a rental!
3.2 Mediocre
Oct 24 2015
Cons: This office is understaffed and not supported well by their national counterparts. I was up in Idaho on vacation andI ended up in the hospital. It was not an injury/illness that came about from vacationing. I could not return the car. They told me they do not have any staff that could come pick it up even tho I was willing to pay, I could not add on another driver to drop it off, and they offered no solution other than if I died, they could then do what they normally do in those circumstances. I had to drive it back to them to return their car, rather than fly back from where I fell ill so as to get back to the doctors and hospital who could help me. Never use this office, it should be shut down, and I will never use dollar/thrifty/ or hertz (their corporate owner) again!
From $40/day
Rated #2
Enterprise
8.3 Excellent (44 reviews)
4 locations in Boise
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Enterprise reviews
Car rental locations
Enterprise
Locations in Boise
222 S Auto Dr
+1 208 672 0585
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
2618 W Fairview Ave
+1 208 336 8777
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
3201 Airport Way Suite 210
+1 208 381 0650
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
9213 W Fairview Ave
+1 208 321 7936
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
- 8.4
- 8.0
- 8.5
- 8.7
- 8.0
Recent reviews
9.2 Excellent
Sep 26 2016
Pros: I will use enterprise every time I need to rent a car. Everything from customer service to a free upgrade was above and beyond my expectations.
10.0 Excellent
Nov 20 2016
Pros: Effortless
5.6 Okay
Apr 18 2017
Somewhat problematic
Pros: The original car I got was great on gas and drove well for a while.
Cons: The car broke down. I was told that they would take care of a hotel room since I couldn't get back to where my room was booked. When I got the replacement, I was very rudely informed that that wasn't going to happen. They traded me into a car that did not connect to bluetooth, even though my reservation specified that I wanted that.
9.2 Excellent
Jul 6 2017
Pros: Good gas mileage, easy to drive and handle. Good looking car. Good pickup when acceleration was needed around towns, cities, and open road. Clean inside and out.
Cons: 2 tires were low, had to get an oil change at the start of rental, had to add windshield washing solution.
9.2 Excellent
Nov 11 2019
Pros: Staff was excellent
Cons: Everything was excellent!!
10.0 Excellent
Jun 13 2020
Pros: Staff was very helpful and unlike most rental car locations, very efficient and quick to get you on the road.
Cons: Nothing. I was very satisified.
10.0 Excellent
Nov 16 2016
Staff at the desk in Boise are amazing!
Pros: Very personable, helpful and downright nice!
10.0 Excellent
Jul 10 2016
Happy Customers
Pros: Very quick and easy. Great service. Free upgrade to a larger car which turned out to be very helpful. No problems at all from pick-up to delivery. Great pricing.
9.2 Excellent
Aug 31 2016
Good Options
Pros: They have a good variety of good quality cars. Gave me a free upgrade- Jeep Patriot was a good choice.
Cons: Car wasnt fully washed outside- somewhat clean inside.
9.6 Excellent
Sep 27 2016
Pros: We got a couple of options for cars and the whole process was smooth.
From $54/day
Rated #3
Alamo
8.3 Excellent (33 reviews)
1 location in Boise
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Alamo reviews
Car rental locations
Alamo
Locations in Boise
3201 W Airport Way
+1 833 635 0433
| Monday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 23:59 |
- 8.2
- 8.3
- 8.3
- 8.2
- 8.4
Recent reviews
7.6 Good
Jan 17 2017
Pros: Free upgrade was nice
Cons: Pick up customer service could had been better
10.0 Excellent
May 31 2017
Pros: Great price, good value for a quick trip. Clean car that ran as expected.
10.0 Excellent
Nov 13 2019
Pros: No wait to rent the car and the sales assistant was not pushy.
8.4 Excellent
Dec 29 2015
Best part was the Boise agent
Pros: can't remember his name, but he was SO kind (took me awhile to find my license, we were frazzled)
Really happy with the customer service aspect.
Drop off agent was also easy and wonderful.
9.6 Excellent
Dec 31 2015
Pros: counter staff was helpful and accommodating, finding a way to offer discount to rate.
8.0 Excellent
Dec 28 2016
Pros: Fine car, okay in snow.
Cons: Boise was cold (:
5.2 Okay
Dec 30 2016
Cons: Very long wait to get the car
10.0 Excellent
Jan 9 2017
Pros: Very polite and efficient check-in (Ryan in Boise). Also vehicle was excellent and appropriate for inclement weather.
10.0 Excellent
Jan 10 2017
Good Deal
Pros: Pick up was quick, simple, and efficient. The car was clean and ready to go when I got there. No waiting at all.
10.0 Excellent
May 22 2017
Pros: Short line, super quick pick up and drop off. They upgraded me for free :-)
From $39/day
Rated #4
Budget
7.9 Good (35 reviews)
2 locations in Boise
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Budget reviews
Car rental locations
Budget
Locations in Boise
2565 West Main Street
+1 208 331 9875
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday |
3201 Airport Way, Suite 190
+1 208 383 3090
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
- 7.5
- 8.4
- 8.3
- 7.8
- 7.7
Recent reviews
2.0 Mediocre
Mar 24 2016
Sucks to get emails on rental we didn't do
Cons: Yeh, it's a poor review coz I get to review someone else's rental.
10.0 Excellent
Sep 21 2018
Pros: .
Cons: .
10.0 Excellent
Oct 22 2015
The guy at the Boise Airport was Great and really
Pros: People in Boise at rental counter are great!
10.0 Excellent
Oct 31 2015
Great customer service.
Pros: They did not have the car I reserved so the gentleman immediately upgraded me.
2.0 Mediocre
Nov 27 2015
Avoid budget
Pros: The gas mileage
Cons: See above. I will never rent from budget again
9.2 Excellent
Jan 25 2016
Boise is just plain better
Pros: They were open late and able to help me get home quickly. Far better customer service than what I received in Corvallis Oregon.
Cons: I wish they had complimentary coffee or tea for customers.
2.0 Mediocre
Jan 28 2016
the reciving employee is horable
Pros: i like the model and the year of the car
Cons: the employee , was rude and not proficional , i will never deal with them again , and i will tell all my friends and family about how bad the employees over here in this office
8.0 Excellent
Feb 11 2016
Cons: Might want to warn people of speed traps between Boise and Sun Valley...
10.0 Excellent
Jun 2 2016
Easy
Pros: Quick at the counter, easy process to get and return car. Too easy!
Cons: Na
5.2 Okay
Jun 4 2016
Outrageous lack of service, HELP
Cons: I arrived at the airport in Boise, ID after midnight. I had reserved a car online. There was one clerk on duty on holiday Friday night.
He informed me that I had 150 free miles, which was not stated online.
He then informed me that my car was in the "over flow" lot and when I hiked to the lot I could push the red button on the key and the HORN WOULD HONK. I am 74 years old and had two large suitcases to drag with me. It was a long way to the DARK lot and a long way to the far end of it where I found the car. I was hoping the honking would attract police but no such luck. I figured out how to use the essentials to start and drive off.
From $35/day
Rated #5
Thrifty
Most popular
7.8 Good (75 reviews)
2 locations in Boise
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Thrifty reviews
Car rental locations
Thrifty
Locations in Boise
2393 Airport Way
+1 208 342 3924
3201 Airport Highway
+1 877 283 0898
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
- 7.5
- 8.3
- 7.9
- 7.6
- 7.5
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
Jun 9 2017
Pros: The car was as expected, clean and no issues with it. Price was great & pick up & drop off a breeze.
6.0 Good
Oct 19 2017
Thrifty should be called Thefty
Pros: I liked the fact that the same woman that was behind the counter minutes before I made my reservation with Kayak had to help me with my reservation. Revenge is best served while looking into the eyes of a greedy reservation specialist that wanted to put the screws to you because you're from out of town.
Cons: I believed I had made a reservation with Thrifty weeks before my trip because I booked several reservations at the same time. When I approached the counter and asked if they had my name on file the reservation person said no I had no reservation. When I asked if they had any cars available she asked the guy at the Dollar Counter if he had a car, like she was trying to make me someone else's problem. I asked what she had available, She said they only had large SUV's. I said that would be fine but how much? She said $130 per day. I Said no thanks pulled up my Kayak app and rented a full sized car for $33 per day. I hate greedy people, that have forgotten the meaning of customer service.
10.0 Excellent
Apr 2 2018
Pros: Fuel efficiency of hybrid car
2.0 Mediocre
Oct 19 2015
Didn't have the Suburban that I had reserved I h
Pros: Nothing
Cons: They didn't have the suburban that I had reserved and needed. They offered me an ECONO Van with aged and worn tires! Wow.... I had to go to Hertz!
2.0 Mediocre
Oct 20 2016
No cars available, rude and unhelpful
Cons: When I arrived there were no cars available. The woman told me I may be waiting a couple hours and suggested I look elsewhere. She did not apologize for the inconvenience nor offer any assistance.
I ended up renting from Avis after the man from Budget helped me find an affordable rental.
9.2 Excellent
Dec 12 2016
Cons: No attendant at drop off.
10.0 Excellent
Jan 23 2017
Boise Thrifty has the nicest people
Pros: I liked how personal and pleasant the front desk gal was. We visited and without me asking, she found a nice upgrade in my car fort the same price as the smaller one.
Returning the rented car was pleasant, and with an extra touch. When I returned the car, the agent looked at my record and wished me belated happy birthday, notes from the front desk agent must have given those details.
10.0 Excellent
Feb 7 2017
Easy & reasonable cost
Pros: Rented an SUV for a winter trip. Process was easy and went smoothly. SUV was located at the airport, making it a quick pickup. SUV was clean.
Cons: Additional insurance was expensive- and not quite sure if we needed to purchase it- but we did.
10.0 Excellent
Feb 7 2017
Easy process
Pros: Easy pick up & drop off. Convenient. Very good price point.
4.4 Okay
Feb 22 2017
Did not get what I reserved
Cons: The "deal" I got through Kayak was no deal after all. I had selected the option for the full size car and what I got when I arrived at the counter was the smallest car and the last car in the lot. The agent told me that the deal I booked was not for a full size car and none were available . Will not use Kayak to book a car again.
From $61/day
Rated #6
National
10.0 Excellent (2 reviews)
1 location in Boise
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National reviews
Car rental locations
National
Locations in Boise
3201 W Airport Way
+1 833 635 0432
| Monday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 01:00 06:00 - 23:59 |
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
Feb 16 2016
Quick and easy
Pros: the agent who helped me was very pleasant and helpful.
Cons: the cars a good distance from the desk. pretty much have to walk across the whole airport and outside through the parking lot.
10.0 Excellent
May 4 2018
Pros: Very easy
From $43/day
Rated #7
Avis
9.2 Excellent (9 reviews)
2 locations in Boise
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Avis reviews
Car rental locations
Avis
Locations in Boise
2565 West Main Street
+1 208 336 6725
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
3201 Airport Way
+1 208 383 3350
| Monday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 23:30 |
- 9.1
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 8.9
- 9.6
Recent reviews
7.6 Good
Dec 19 2016
Misleading charge for gas
Pros: Nice people, clean car, easy pick-up
Cons: I declined all of the gas options and returned the car completely full, filling it at the station right there at the airport. Nonetheless, they charged me $13.99 for gas without telling me. I noticed when I reviewed the receipt while sitting at the gate for my flight. I was so made I went out through security and initially they said I needed to produce a gas receipt, which was the first I'd heard of it. Eventually they relented and took the charge off. The guy at the desk was great but the policy from Avis is mean-spirited and another example of customer-unfriendliness.
8.0 Excellent
Mar 31 2018
Good overall
Pros: The car was really nice and customer service was friendly.
Cons: Seats were stiff
10.0 Excellent
Apr 18 2018
Pros: Boise facility tops.
Cons: No car manual.
10.0 Excellent
May 8 2018
Pros: My flight was late arriving and the agent stayed approx 45 min. so I could get the car when I arrived.
9.6 Excellent
Oct 22 2018
Upgrade
Pros: First time I ever rented from Avis. Everything went very well. We got a nice upgrade though the ticketing agent never said why. I would like to have known though it was a pleasant surprise when we got to the car at 1:00 a.m. Really enjoyed the Ford Edge. I will actually consider looking at them the next time I am in the market for a vehicle.
Cons: Just as mentioned in the likes. Would have been nice to have been told we were getting an upgrade but I can't blame the agent as it was 1:00 a.m. and we were all tired.
10.0 Excellent
Apr 1 2020
Pros: Friendly staff. Pick up and drop off process were simple and quick.
I got a very nice and comfortable vehicle.
Cons: I requested no insurance coverage and noticed that I had been charged an optional charge. Once I called, they rectified it.
10.0 Excellent
Jun 14 2016
Pros: The AVIS office we rented from was fabulous! They were efficient, helpful and very courteous. I would definitely rent from them again.
8.8 Excellent
Jul 12 2016
Overall great job
Cons: Vehicle was hard to get into and out of .
9.2 Excellent
Aug 30 2016
Check Cleaning
Pros: We loved the car, the ease of transport and the overall cost of the car. The owner was great at helping with the rental process.
Cons: We thought the car could have been cleaned a little better. The inside of the car looked as if it hadn't been vacuumed.
From $53/day
Rated #8
Hertz
7.8 Good (18 reviews)
2 locations in Boise
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Hertz reviews
Car rental locations
Hertz
Locations in Boise
2039 Airport Way
+1 208 383 0300
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | |
| Sunday |
3201 Airport Way
+1 208 383 3100
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 23:59 |
- 7.7
- 8.2
- 7.9
- 7.9
- 7.6
Recent reviews
8.0 Excellent
Oct 30 2015
Pros: nice guy at drop off
Cons: no final bill at end.
8.8 Excellent
Jan 6 2017
Pros: Subaru Outback was in immaculate condition
Cons: Hertz didn't inform us of an additional charge for ski rack
10.0 Excellent
Mar 27 2017
Pros: I was grateful, yet again, for the excellent service I received from the Hertz personnel, and the high quality performance of my rental vehicle.
I will continue to rent from Hertz as long as their rates are competitive.
10.0 Excellent
Jul 11 2017
Great Server and Value
Pros: The counter attendant was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Her customer service skills were top notch! The car was very clean and in great condition.
Thank you,
RP
8.4 Excellent
Jul 27 2017
Great experience
Pros: Pick up was fast and easy
Cons: I had to go back into the airport terminal to drop off the rental
4.8 Okay
Aug 8 2017
Not the car I ordered
Pros: Pick up and drop off was easy
Cons: Asked for full size got an SUV; not a full tank of gas; car smelled. Car was dented.
10.0 Excellent
Aug 26 2017
Couldn't have been better
Pros: Maybe it was the small airport in Boise but everything was quick and easy, and the service was top notch.
10.0 Excellent
Sep 6 2017
Pros: Quick service on both picking-up & dropping-off
2.0 Mediocre
Sep 13 2017
Did not have my reservation
Pros: When I arrived st the Vancouver Hertz, they could not find any reservation from me. I couldn't locate the email confirmation. I had to reserve a car on the spot and was billed twice.
Cons: I was billed twice and am having to dispute one of the charges.
10.0 Excellent
Sep 21 2017
Great service
Pros: How easy it was and the fair prices.
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Car rental locations
Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in Boise
Boise airport
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Car rental locations
Easirent
Locations in Boise
Boise Air Terminal
| Monday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:01 - 23:59 |
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Rent Max
Locations in Boise
2350 South Vista Avenue
+1 305 526 2129
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Car rental locations
Sunnycars
Locations in Boise
3201 Airport Way
320 travelers who rented a car in Boise gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.7
Car rental locations in or near Boise
Good to know
Most popular agency |
Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most popular car type |
Standard |
Average price |
$51/day |
Good deal |
$38/day |
When to book a rental car in Boise
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Top tips for renting a car in Boise
- Discover everything Idaho’s capital has to offer with your own four wheels by renting a car upon your arrival in Boise. Nature lovers will get to visit the National Wildlife Refuge or the National Conservatory, which are 40 and 50 minutes away, respectively. With a rental car, you won’t have to stress about public transport schedules or squeezing onto an overflowing bus; instead, you can explore everything on your own time and pace.
- The easiest way to start your time in Boise is by picking up a car when landing at Boise Airport, which is about 4 miles from the city center. All of the agencies (including Avis, Hertz, or Budget) are located on the first floor. The parking garage with the rental cars is just outside the baggage claim area. When driving out of the airport, follow the S Vista Avenue, which is the most direct route to Boise’s center.
- Generally, Boise is very similar to most American cities when it comes to traffic and driving regulations. Boise drivers have a reputation for driving slower in the left lane than the right and for turning right on a red light when the intersection is free -- which is not something that visitors should mimic. Drive defensively, especially when entering an intersection, to avoid accidents.
- Winters in Boise can bring snow and ice, and adapting your speed is very important to avoid skidding. When driving in Boise during the winter months, ensure the rental car is properly equipped and has snow chains in the trunk for when there is snow on the road (especially important when venturing out of the city). Speed must be adjusted and sudden braking or accelerating should be avoided as well. Also bear in mind that, due to plowing, the streets can be narrower after a snow.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Boise for $38 or less
- Book your rental car in Boise at least 6 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Boise are around 24% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Boise are around 33% cheaper than other car types, on average