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100 Tomahawk Drive
Intermediate
Top tips for renting a car from Thrifty in Boston
Given the city's historic streets and busy neighborhoods, compact cars offer greater maneuverability and easier parking compared to alternative options for those choosing to rent a Thrifty car rental in Boston. In the midst of Boston's often congested traffic, a compact car provides a smoother and more agile driving experience. This size of vehicle is particularly well-suited for exploring popular tourist destinations like Fenway Park, the Freedom Trail, and Beacon Hill.
Bustling streets and heavy traffic are a staple of Boston life, especially during peak commute hours in the early weekday mornings and evenings. The city's historic layout, with narrow roads and complex intersections, often contributes to congestion. The numerous colleges and universities in the area can likewise contribute to increased traffic, especially during the academic year. Traveling outside rush hours whenever possible is key to minimizing unnecessary time spent behind the wheel. Visitors should also note that pedestrian foot traffic tends to be heavy year-round and at all hours, so it’s extra important for drivers in the area to be patient and attentive. It is also important to keep in mind that Boston has a number of one-way roads. Be sure to remain vigilant about signage in the area.
Boston offers a range of parking choices for visitors, though availability and pricing can vary depending on the area and time of day. Metered parking is available on city streets, with posted rates and time limits. There are also numerous parking garages and lots conveniently situated in popular neighborhoods that provide both hourly and daily parking options, such as the Boston Common Garage. If you are driving a Thrifty car rental and are unfamiliar with the area, be sure to pay close attention to the signs marking street parking and parking garages to avoid tickets and towing.
Those looking to rent Thrifty car rentals in Boston should consider enrolling in their rewards program, known as Blue Chip Rewards. It's a free program that allows members to earn points for every qualifying rental, which can then be redeemed for free rental days or other valuable travel rewards. As a Blue Chip member, you also get to enjoy expedited service at participating locations, allowing you to bypass the regular rental counter and get on the road faster.
Compact rental cars from Thrifty in Boston are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average.
FAQs about renting a car from Thrifty in Boston
What is the best location to pick up my vehicle when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?
The most convenient location to pick up a Thrifty rental when arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS) is the dedicated rental car center situated on the airport grounds. This central facility houses various rental agencies, including Thrifty, providing a seamless and efficient process for travelers. From the airport terminals, you can easily access the rental car center via complimentary shuttle buses, which run at regular intervals.
Are pets allowed in vehicles when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?
Thrifty welcomes pets in their vehicles, though they stress that vehicles must be returned without damage and in the same condition in which they were rented. Excessive pet hair or odors will result in extra cleaning charges. We recommend using appropriate crating equipment to keep your pets secured, as well as seat covers and blankets to prevent unnecessary messes.
What is the minimum age required when I book Thrifty car rentals in Boston?
In Boston, drivers looking to rent a car must be at least 21 years old. However, it's important to note that drivers under 25 might be required to pay a young driver's fee. In addition, drivers must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, standard auto insurance, and a credit card in their name. International drivers may need to present their passport and an international driver’s permit as well.
What is the most popular rental car from Thrifty in Boston?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type from Thrifty in Boston.
How many car rental locations does Thrifty have in Boston?
Thrifty has 2 rental locations in Boston. Take a look at our Thrifty rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Does Thrifty have a car rental location at the airport: Logan Intl airport (BOS)?
Yes
Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Logan Intl airport (BOS)?
Yes
Reviews for Thrifty in Boston
Pros
"Easy to off."(in 205 reviews)
"Minivans are great and a reasonable ."(in 581 reviews)
" were lovely but Kayak said it was $144 when it was $557."(in 959 reviews)
Cons
"The airline canceled our flights, we couldn't use the but were charged anyway."(in 2245 reviews)
"and Not sure I needed to pay $12.50 a for Tolls however"(in 245 reviews)
"We found marijuana and cigarettes in our rental ."(in 2245 reviews)
Overall Rating5.5 FairBased on 136 reviews
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.5
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8.0
The pick up wait time, after checking in, needs to be greatly improved.Reviewed Apr 18 2025
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8.0
We had to wait for our car about an hour at pickup. Other than that car pickup and drop off was smooth. The agent was very helpful and the car was exactly what we needed for a fair price.Reviewed Oct 14 2024
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2.0
W re reserved a car to go on a leaf peeping trip and when we arrived to pick it up, they were all out of cars. We ended up cancelling our reservation and paying double with another rental company but at least they had a car for our reservation.Reviewed Oct 6 2024
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2.0
Double charged (not pending holds--actual charges) and still waiting for a response from the company. Many pre-trip messages insisting that I should check in online to "skip the desk and go straight to the car." Fortunately I didn't do that, because upon arrival, numerous unhappy travelers were turned away at the garage and sent back to the desk to check in. There were physical signs everywhere asking people to check in online and go straight to the garage. Terrible treatment at the desk. The person lied and said, verbatim, "We only have electric cars right now." and asked if I needed instructions on how to find charging stations. I insisted on a gas car and suddenly he was able to make one available--for twice the price we had reserved online! Don't lie to me and say there are not any gas cars then. Bad service in general too. He asked me how to spell my name WHILE actively holding my photo ID, and then later asked "What kind of card is that" after I had paid. (He meant Visa vs. Mastercard, which, again, you have my card. Stop wasting my time.) Car center console was dirty with brown sticky residue. Horrible experience start to finish, and I'm still not even finished since I'm still waiting for the charges to be corrected.Reviewed Sep 6 2024
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2.0
I accidentally rented an electric car… in thrifts defense I did not read the description before I purchased. It wasn’t until I was 30m away from the airport that I realized. Took forever to charge the car. The car only had 200mi on it to empty when I rented it. Also did not interact with anyone to get the car it was all online, turned in the keys to a human but that’s it.Reviewed Aug 28 2024
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4.0
Wildly inconvenient. I was given an electric rental that was not fully charged. I spent much of my vacation frantically looking for chargers to get it charged and wasted time I had planned for visiting instead on waiting for a rental car to charge. There should be warning or pop up pr some kind of instructions to renter that they are receiving a fully electric car so they know ahead of time and can swap if need be.Reviewed Aug 26 2024
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2.0
The wait was long. Car wasn't available. Ended up cancelling and taking an Uber to/from the wedding.Reviewed Aug 19 2024
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10.0
Hassan the attendant was AWESOMEReviewed Aug 19 2024
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6.0
Customer service was great! The only problems were the price doubling form the first quote, and now a $78 toll charge. I did go through some tolls, but certainly not $78 worth. Ended up being WAY more expensive than I planned.Reviewed Jun 16 2024
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2.0
I’ve rented many many times and this was worst experience ever. 1:40 mins waiting in line to get y vehicle. Only car rental place with a line. People were gettin out of line and going to other agencies it was so badReviewed Jun 3 2024
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8.0
Better signage when returning rental, it gets difficult to read when trying to drive and read with others trying to return and figure out what road and ramp to take to return garageReviewed Mar 19 2024
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2.0
Our pickup experience was horrible!! At first, the man I spoke with was very nice and picking up the car was easy. I installed the car seat (ridiculous they charge for these, they are legally required for safety) and went to pick up my husband and son at our hotel. When we tried to get my son in the seat, we realized the straps would not tighten properly on the seat. The drivers seat was also too high to the ceiling for my torso height causing my view of the road to be blocked by the rear view mirror. We returned to the rental counter to get a new car seat and swap vehicles. It was 10:05 am or so at this point. We did not get on the road until 11:30AM due to so much back and forth trying to do a simple car seat and vehicle swap. We were repeatedly told to go to the wrong area for assistance, and had to drive through the Boston airport property each time to get there only to be told nobody could help us. It was extremely frustrating and delayed our trip by hours. Our poor toddler was stuck in his car seat for way more time than necessary as a result. Horrible experience.Reviewed Nov 15 2023
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