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Pick-up location | Nantucket |
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Car types | Convertible, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Open air all terrain, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard SUV, Standard station wagon, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 1 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Hertz |
If you’re planning to drive alone or with your partner around Nantucket, a compact mid-size, fuel-efficient car is preferable. Privately owned roads and some attractions areas located some distance away from the town, such as Siasconset Quaint Fishing and Cottage and the Bluff Walk, may need a more powerful car, such as 4WD.
The maximum speed limit is around 30mph in most parts of Nantucket town but drops to 25mph in thickly settled residential areas and business centers. Other areas such as Milestone Road and Polpis Road have a speed limit of 35mph, while other regions like Monomoy Road have a speed limit of 30mph. Nantucket’s transport department has invested in road signposts across all major roads to enhance traffic safety, so pay careful attention to signs to avoid accidents. Nantucket authorities are strict with their traffic regulations. Therefore, we advise adhering to traffic guidelines at all times.
Free public parking slots in Nantucket are available at Washington Street, Valet Parking of America at Broad Street, and Town Lot. There are NRTA Park & Ride Lots at three locations, along Surfside Road, 5 Dave Street, and 27 Fairgrounds Road. Parking at Hy-Line will cost you about $15 per day.
On average a rental car in Nantucket costs $93 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 Nantucket found in the last 2 weeks is $59.
The average gas price in Nantucket is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Nantucket.
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A Full Size car rental in Nantucket costs $133 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in Nantucket costs $49 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Nantucket costs $131 per day, on average.
In Nantucket, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 480 Barnstable Road (28 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Nantucket costs $665 per week ($95 per day).
On average a rental car in Nantucket costs $2,848 per month ($95 per day).
Most car rental providers in Nantucket offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Nantucket, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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Newborns to age one must be in a rear-facing infant seat and kids from one to three need a front-facing car seat. Kids four to seven must ride in a booster seat, and kids eight or older should wear a seat belt.
Unfortunately, no. You have to be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Massachusetts. And if you are younger than 25, you may be charged a daily fee and be prohibited from renting a car from certain classes of vehicles.
3 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
14 Airport Road
+1 508 228 9421
223 Stevens Street
+1 508 778 1640
72 Airport Road
+1 508 693 2402
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Vehicle and service provided by staff.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
Cons:
I searched for a car rental pickup in Hyannis, MA. The search setting apparently also included rentals in Nantucket. So when I arrived to pick up the car, the car was not available in Hyannis. When I inquired, I learned my car rental pickup had been booked for Nantucket, a location I could not even get to without taking a ferry. Furthermore, my drop-off location was in NJ. So the notion that I was allowed to pickup a car on an island to be dropped off in NJ is absurd. This type of booking should not be allowed to even take place. Who would ever rent a car in Nantucket, pay to put a rental car on a ferry, then drop it off on the mainland. You need to put in booking restrictions against this type of reservation, so this does not occur in the future.2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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When I got there, the man said they had no cars and he couldn’t honor my reservation.4.4 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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NothingCons:
The staff at the pickup were extremely unprofessional, the main Hertz customer service was the worst I have ever experienced, and the dropoff location had been closed several months ago.8.8 Very good
Jul 2018
Pros:
New, very comfortable car. Pleasant staff; easy pickup and drop-off.Cons:
I expected it to be expensive, and it was ($112/day for a midsize), but probably less than other rentals on the island.3 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
65 South Street
+1 508 771 1430
71 Airport Rd (Main Terminal)
+1 508 693 1911
9 Oak Bluffs Avenue
+1 508 693 1911
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6.8 Okay
Sep 2020
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Nice staffCons:
Car was beat up. Stained seats, dented on outside. Left door latch not working properly. Steering pulls to right.8.8 Very good
Aug 2019
Pros:
They offered a fun car like the Jeep Sahara.Cons:
Totally satisfied8.0 Very good
Aug 2019
Pros:
everything okCons:
price seemed high for the vehicle10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Super friendly staff5.6 Fair
Sep 2018
Cons:
Car was filthy.2 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
220 Ocean Street Dock
+1 508 246 8199
220 Ocean Street
+1 508 771 0450
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8.0 Very good
May 2024
8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
Pros:
Yea6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
Pros:
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 perfect2 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
65 South Street
+1 508 771 4554
71 Airport Road
+1 508 693 2226
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9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendly10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2021