Boston

Cheap Car Rentals in Boston

Boston, MA, United States
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Boston, MA, United States
Thu 4/4
Noon
Thu 11/4
Noon

Boston car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Boston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿36.03

Average price per day

฿1,819

Cheapest price per day

฿1,419

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Boston?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Boston and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

January

฿1,455

February

฿1,637

March

฿1,855

April

฿2,001

May

฿2,256

June

฿2,620

July

฿2,874

August

฿2,656

September

฿2,292

October

฿2,620

November

฿2,001

December

฿2,074

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Boston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Boston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Boston to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Small cars

฿1,345 - ฿3,201

All Car Types

฿1,409 - ฿5,912

To hire a small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,933/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Boston, the United States (~฿1,345/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿3,201/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a small car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,200/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Boston, the United States (~฿1,465/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,580/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a medium car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿1,916/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Boston, the United States (~฿1,575/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,223/day). In fact, April is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a large car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of ฿2,546/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Boston, the United States (~฿1,728/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿6,681/day). In fact, February is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a SUV is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Boston

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Boston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Boston. Reviews were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Boston, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage in Boston. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
356 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
383 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Advantage

7.6
Good
131 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.8

Hertz

6.8
Okay
202 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Budget

6.7
Okay
484 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Avis

6.6
Okay
202 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
308 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Dollar

5.8
Fair
386 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Boston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Boston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,819/day when booking a car hire in Boston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,419/day from Dollar, booked on Mar. 24.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Boston?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (9.0 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Boston.

  • What are petrol prices like in Boston?

    The average price of petrol in Boston is ฿36.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,621 and ฿2,342 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Boston for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in Boston for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿14,301/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Boston for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 32% on a hire car in Boston. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Boston?

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Boston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Boston for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 38% below the average car hire price in Boston. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Boston is on average ฿61,291 a month or ฿2,043 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Boston car hire.

  • What car do most people hire in Boston?

    Chrysler Pacifica, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Boston according to Cheapflights users.

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