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Hyannis car rental information
| Pick-up location | Hyannis |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 17 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
| Popular agencies | Turo, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Hyannis
| Economy | $34/day |
| Compact | $34/day |
| Intermediate | $28/day |
| Standard | $31/day |
| Full-size | $36/day |
| Minivan | $49/day |
| Full-size SUV | $52/day |
| Luxury | $71/day |
| Compact SUV | $30/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $32/day |
| Standard SUV | $39/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Hyannis
- It’s in your best interest to rent a car from one of the cheap car rentals in Hyannis if you’d love to explore the town. This is because, with a car from a Hyannis car rental, you’ll be able to easily drive to destinations outside the city, such as Falmouth, located 20.3 mi away, and Brewster, located 16.8 mi away. In Falmouth, you’ll visit the Shining Sea Bikeway, Cape Nod Winery, and Woods Hole Science Aquarium, whereas, in Brewster, you’ll be able to see the Cape Rod Rail Trail, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, and Nickerson State Park. If none of these towns interest you, you can drive 34 mi to Wellfleet. Here, you’ll get the chance to visit Cahoon Hollow Beach, Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay, and Marconi Beach.
- Like in other Massachusetts towns, speeding tickets in Hyannis are quite high. In this city, if you’re caught driving your Hyannis car rentals 10 miles above the posted speed limit, you’ll be charged $100. For every additional mile after the first ten, your fine will increase by $10. Given that the city’s traffic officers are always on patrol, to avoid receiving a ticket, keep an eye out for speed limit signs when driving your cheap rental in Hyannis.
- If you intend to drive around with a kid below 12 years or 135 cm, you should ask the cheap car rental in Hyannis that you hire to install an appropriate child car seat in the rear seat of your rental car. This is because, in Hyannis, children below 12 years and those shorter than 135 cm must seat in child seats in the rear of the car they are riding in.
- Car rentals in Hyannis give you flexibility and freedom of movement. Unlike with public transport, you don’t have to follow a specific schedule and route. For example, Sealine public buses operate between Wood Hole and Provincetown, meaning you have to be traveling that route at a particular time to use their buses. Car rentals in Hyannis help you move across the city, explore Cape Cod, Barnstable, and other surrounding neighborhoods any time you want.
- Car Rentals in Hyannis is a well-established business with rental services in Barnstable Municipal Airport, while others are located within walking distance from the airport. Car rental companies such as Thrifty, Enterprise, Avis, among others, will deliver a car of your choice to the airport at the agreed time. Additionally, Hyannis city car rental companies such as National, among others, are located within the terminal of Barnstable Municipal Airport, next to the baggage claim area. Budget’s office is located at the main terminal with a pick-up station situated outside of the terminal. Dollar is situated along Barnstable road, 0.2 miles away from the airport, within walking distance.
- Roads in and out of Hyannis city center are quite busy with motorists. Be careful, especially when following, driving next to or on adjacent lanes to loaded tractor-trailers and trucks towing boats. If it’s winter or the rainy season, be mindful and extra cautious when driving on icy roads and in the mornings when there is low visibility due to fog and heavy downpour. Watch out for icy roads in Northeastern Mass and along Route 128 and Route 3.
- When exploring the vibrant Hyannis, try to avoid rush hour. There is minimal traffic from Sundays to Thursdays. The roads are generally busy on Saturday mornings and afternoons. To avoid getting stuck in traffic, travel either earlier or later in the day at hours before 8am or after 2pm respectively. The roads are also busy on Fridays, however, you can smoothly run your errands before 2pm and after 9pm.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Hyannis for $52 or less
- Book your rental car in Hyannis at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Hyannis are around 29% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Hyannis are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Hyannis
What type of car is recommended for driving in Hyannis?
Hyannis is a relatively flat island, so engine size shouldn’t be a problem. A fuel-efficient mid-size rental car helps you move to your hotel and cross the island with ease. If you are planning to have a company of more than four passengers, an eight-seater SUV will meet your travel needs. Alternatively, you can go for exotic and luxury sports cars and convertibles if you plan to visit high-end places such as The Eastward Ho. Country Club in Chatham.
What’s the speed limit in Hyannis?
The maximum speed limit while driving on Hyannis is around 30mph. However, the speed limit ranges from place to place. For instance, the speed limit is 35mph on South Street, 25mph after crossing the bridge into Cotuit, and 35mph in Mashpee. While driving around with your Hyannis rental car, pay close attention to the speed limit signs and adhere to all traffic rules to avoid tickets.
Where are the best places to park in Hyannis?
Some areas offer free parking for their customers, including the Capetown Plaza Garage, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Garage, and the Courtyard Cape Cod Hyannis Garage. The 232 Main Street Garage costs about $5 for every 2h. Barnstable Hyannis Park and Ride Garage cost about $15 during the weekdays and about $20 during weekends and holidays, which you can pay at the gatehouse entrance. You can also pay online or by mail by sending a check or money order to Barnstable Parking Clerk.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Hyannis?
On average a rental car in Hyannis costs $63 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Hyannis found in the last 2 weeks is $41.
How much is gas price in Hyannis?
The average gas price in Hyannis is $3.59 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $43 and $57, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Hyannis?
Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hyannis.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Barnstable airport (HYA)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barnstable airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Avis.
How can I find car rentals near me in Hyannis?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Hyannis?
An Intermediate car rental in Hyannis costs $55 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Hyannis?
A Standard car rental in Hyannis costs $98 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Hyannis?
A Compact car rental in Hyannis costs $78 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Hyannis?
On average a rental car in Hyannis costs $439 per week ($63 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Hyannis?
On average a rental car in Hyannis costs $1,881 per month ($63 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Hyannis?
Most car rental providers in Hyannis offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hyannis, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Hyannis?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Hyannis.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Hyannis?
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!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Hyannis?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Hyannis so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Are there any toll roads in Hyannis?
There are no toll roads in Hyannis and the surrounding Cape Cod area. Thus, you won’t have to pay any tolls in this region. However, if you intend to drive to Massachusetts cities like Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, you’ll have to use a toll road, the Massachusetts Turnpike. At any of the cheap car rentals in Hyannis, you can rent a transponder which will allow you the option to drive on the toll roads in Massachusetts and those in certain surrounding states.
Can I drive my rental from Hyannis to Nantucket?
There are no roads connecting Hyannis to Nantucket. Therefore, if you intend to visit Nantucket with your rental car, you’ll have to bring the car with you on the ferry covering the 29.2 mi between these two towns.
Hyannis car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
9.0
Wonderful
39 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
7.8
3 locations in Hyannis
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6.0 Okay
Oct 2020
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HYA Hertz were fine and helpful.Cons:
PVD dropoff HERTZ was disinterested and didn't leave the booth. Perhaps afraid of catching COVID from customers? Prefer to have car checked by a liver person, to be sure NO damage, as you're holding $200 of my funds for just this reason. Don't hold the money if you cannot be bothered to look at the vehicle when it is returned. No damages from me, but I am disrespected and penalized for others' drivers damages when you cannot even be bothered to check -- Lazy personnel!7.6 Good
Sep 2020
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Staff at Barnstable was very friendly and efficient. Drop-off in New York was a piece of cake.Cons:
The car could have been cleaner and it smelled bad.8.8 Very good
Aug 2020
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Staff was super friendly9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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I would like lower rates, not just with you but all other rentals.How abut a senior discount?9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Hertz was great, very friendly and helpful.Cons:
carrentals.com who co-booked the rental with Kayak, did not provide Hertz with my contact information. This caused confusion when they tried to call me to tell me the location I had booked the car was closed and to head to a different location. I could not be reached so I showed up at the closed location and had to then catch a cab across town to the open location.3.6 Poor
Dec 2018
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Car was clean.Cons:
Reserved and charged for a full sized car. Told I was getting a full size car at the counter. The only cars that had were compact. We had to sit with bags on our laps for 10 hours because they wouldn’t fit in the trunk or at our feet. Needed to travel that day. Have to see if I can get my overcharge back. Don’t trust that you will get anything other than what they have on the 6 car lot.Thrifty
7.7
Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Hyannis
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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Yea6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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Staff was friendy and helpful. Car was clean. Location of agency inconvenient. NOT AT AIRPORT as advertised.Cons:
Thrifty was not located where advertised. Advertised that it was at the airport, NOT TRUE. Agency is located about 1 mile away from airport. I had to get a ride to pick up carand was dropped off at airport where agency was supposed to be and isn't. Had to wait till manager could come and pick me up. Very inconvenient.2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Rental was for a commercial van and it was a bait and switch situation - instead of the van the only available vehicle was a Penske box truck. Vehicle had more than 100,000 miles, reeked of smoke and felt dangerous to drive.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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Car was okCons:
No Airport transportation need to be reinbursed10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Nothing was needs to be better was perfect7.2 Good
Oct 2019
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New car and very cleanCons:
LocationBudget
6.9
Okay
40 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
5.8
3 locations in Hyannis
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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I didnt have a rental in Hyannis? can someone call me about this 401-954-15527.2 Good
Jul 2019
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Drop off was challenging6.8 Okay
Feb 2019
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The problem is: I’ve made my reservation and the amount was about 80.00$. Yesterday I got the bill, it was 192.74$. Something wrong here.4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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Pleasant clerk3.2 Poor
May 2018
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We returned the car via the after-hours drop-off - earlier than our rental was due. After checking our credit card statement we noticed that we had been charged an extra $100+ dollars. When I called to inquire, they had charged us for three extra days. Since there were no communications after the drop-off, we never would have known unless we checked the credit card statement. It felt underhanded and deceitful; I would not trust them again.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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All, nice car, good gas 29,000 on . Getting old for rent car?Cons:
Smell inside maybe like smoking?National
9.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Hyannis
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
That I got the convertible I wanted and not something equivalent to it.Cons:
Having access to the location directly, as in an access to a phone number and not just a number for a call center. Also, debit cards with credit feature should be somehow allowed to be used as well not just major cc.Alamo
7.8
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.4
One location in Hyannis
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
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Staff was friendly and quick, overall it was a quick East process9.6 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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incredibly painless process from pick up to return.Cons:
Same old, same old. You get a cost estimate for the rental car, go to another site, and the cost of the car at the first site has doubled. Why is this considered good business?7.2 Good
Jul 2020
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Customer service was very good overall.Cons:
While the vehicle was clearly marked as a non smoking vehicle it was very obvious that one of the previous renters in fact smoked in the vehicle. I was hopeful the smell would dissipate but it never did over the 4 days we rented.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Easy drop off. Excellent quality vehicle.8.8 Very good
May 2020
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The staff was very friendly and one reason I would come back. However, she was overwhelmed with customers. She was one person handling at least three customers while i was there. She maintained a friendly disposition though. In the middle of an epidemic, you need to be flexible and patient. The checkin process took a little while but given the environment, the staff handled it very well.Cons:
See above10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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Today was a very good day The lady was excellent and went out of her way The company is very lucky to have herEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.2
2 locations in Hyannis
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The guy that helped me out was great. Everything was ready for me when i got there, will defitly visit again. ThanksCons:
The peice could always be better !9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Yes both friendly and easyCons:
I called the local desk to see about adding a day, but no answer despite 3 attempts over 5 hours. So I called 800-number and call was a bit cumbersome with the service rep and the price was a bit high. Otherwise great all around. Yay Enterprise.8.0 Very good
Nov 2016
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I don't the blue light inside the circle around the speed . I want to reduce the beam down soft so the I see on the road . no way yo find the dial to turn down the blue light . That is all.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Gas mileage and comfort. Rented to me with debit card. Thanks!Cons:
Blind spots in car. Not your fault9.6 Wonderful
Sep 2016
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Everyone I interacted with was professional and friendly.Cons:
I found someone's personal items in the care, and so returned to the agency during busy traffic. A coffee spill near cup holder had not been cleaned.4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2016
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They gave me a ride to HertzCons:
I had made my reservation using a debit card, but when I arrived to pick up my car, they said that there policy didn't allow me to rent a car with that card. Luckily, other places were still open so I could go get a car from Hertz - which was a great experience.Dollar
7.4
Good
25 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.2
One location in Hyannis
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2020
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NOTHING! 30min ride only to find out there is NO cars. Dollar rental is bankrupt.Cons:
They could NOT confirm cars they don't have9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Ease of pick-up and return. Received a vehicle I would not normally drive but was pleasantly surprised.Cons:
Priced a little high.2.4 Poor
Sep 2020
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Waited hours after my set reservation time to actually get the car.2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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I did not use the car and called them a day before to get the reservation cancelled but they refused to do so and I was charged for a car that was never used.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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The staff was wonderful and very helpful2.0 Poor
Jul 2018
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There was no Dollar counter (and thus available car) at the designated pick up location (Hyannis airport). Supposedly there was an error in accepting reservations before the counter was officially opened. And because it was the end of the July 4 weekend, there weren't any available cars on the entire cape. We proceeded to having to taxi, bus, and taxi with our entire family to Providence, RI (2 hrs trip) to rent a car and our entire trip took 12 hours- where about 4 hours of those were on account of the misleading reservation that you provided. It was an awful day and I do not plan on using Dollar again due to this experience.Avis
6.4
Okay
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Hyannis
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Reservation booked through Kayak, 30 minutes before pick up got a call rental place is out of cars. Although they said they were sorry....7.2 Good
Aug 2017
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In person everyone as Avis was nice and helpful. They attended us quickly.Cons:
We tried calling multiple times and had to wait 30+ min for them to find our reservation, and had both the customer service rep and his manager argue with us rather than explain the price difference when dropping off the car in a different location. Thy were unapologetic and talked to me as if I was stupid. Talking on the phone with Avis was a MISERABLE experience.2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2021
1.9 Poor
Aug 2021
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Most popular agency | Budget |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $63/day |
Good deal | $52/day |
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