Salem car rentals from $31/day

On average a rental car in Salem costs $73 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 Salem found in the last 2 weeks is $42.

The average gas price in Salem is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Salem.

Car rental companies onsite at Logan Intl airport include Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Dollar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Logan Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Avis, Alamo, Dollar, and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Salem costs $51 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Salem costs $67 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Salem costs $208 per day, on average.

In Salem, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 33 Bridge Street (1 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Salem offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Salem, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Salem.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Salem so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

A small compact car would make an ideal ride for your time in Salem, as the city is made up of narrow streets and roads. Other than being economical, the small car can easily navigate the narrow streets into hidden parking lots. However, a minivan or would serve you better if you plan to travel with more than three other people and more luggage.

You are not permitted to exceed 20 mph while driving your Salem rental car through a school or residential area. The speed limit in congested areas of the city is 30 mph, but it rises to 40 mph on the city's outskirts, where there is more space. You can drive up to 50 mph on urban highways, while rural interstate highways have a speed limit of 60 mph.

Finding a parking spot for your rental car in Salem is relatively easy as the city features on-street parking, garages and parking lots. On-street metered parking is available throughout the city, but parking time is limited to only 4 hours. You can also park safely at the MBTA parking garage, which is located at the northern end of downtown Salem.