Boston car rentals

Some car rental companies in Boston which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Dollar and Budget

On average a rental car in Boston costs $77 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise ($36/day), Hertz ($46/day) and Dollar ($50/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 3 Columbus Avenue 02116 (1 miles from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Boston are Alamo (8.5, 864 reviews), National (8.5, 142 reviews), and Enterprise (8.4, 1050 reviews).

The average gas price in Boston is $4.50 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $54 and $72, depending on the car size.

Standard (Subaru Outback or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Boston.

Car rental companies onsite at Logan Intl airport include Hertz, Kyte, Advantage, Dollar, Budget, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Enterprise, Avis, Alamo and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Logan Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Advantage, Dollar, Budget, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Thrifty, and Payless.

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A Standard car rental in Boston costs $26 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Boston costs $30 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Boston costs $32 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Boston costs $537 per week ($77 per day).

On average a rental car in Boston costs $2,300 per month ($77 per day).

As Boston is a city brimming with cars and limited parking spaces, driving a compact car is preferable to bulky vehicles. Boston’s streets are also very narrow in many places, so choosing a smaller car makes navigating the streets easier.

If you are driving through a school area, you must not go over 20mph. In popular areas with narrow streets and bends in the road the driving limit is 30mph, whereas you are allowed to drive at 40mph on the outskirts of the city where there is more space. On regular highways you can speed up to 50mph and 60mph on an interstate highway. All roads are marked with speed limit signs as well. Especially at intersections, there may be traffic cameras, so be sure to adhere to all road regulations.

Finding a parking space in Boston can be like finding a needle in a haystack and be mindful when you do find a park, that there are lots of parking meters around. Boston also has multiple parking garages like the Boston Common Parking Garage where you will pay around $11 per day, or the Post Office Square Garage for about $9 per day. Alternatively, there are also parking lots outside the city to avoid traffic altogether. Riverside Station Parking on Grove Street, has the green line subway which can take you into Boston in under an hour. Rote 128 in Westwood is another parking lot in the outskirts of Boston, where you can take the Franklin Line train into the city.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).