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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, E-Z Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating), National (8.9 rating) and Alamo (8.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Boston.

What are gas prices like in Boston?

The average gas price in Boston is 23,239 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,045,775 ₫ and 1,510,563 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Boston for a week from Alamo?

Alamo is one of the most popular car rental companies in Boston, offering car rentals for around 14,096,948 ₫ per week on average.

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

Booking early can save you upwards of 5% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 24 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Boston.

Can I rent a car for a month in Boston?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Boston.

What car do most people rent in Boston?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) in Boston, making it the most popular option.

Cheap Car Rentals in Boston

Boston, MA, United States

8 Apr — 15 Apr

Same drop-off

Sat 8/4

Noon

Sat 15/4

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

1,173,708 ₫

February

1,291,079 ₫

March

1,455,399 ₫

April

1,596,244 ₫

May

1,666,666 ₫

June

2,112,676 ₫

July

2,230,046 ₫

August

1,901,408 ₫

September

1,619,718 ₫

October

1,971,830 ₫

November

1,502,347 ₫

December

1,596,244 ₫

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

	Small Cars	1,072,769 ₫ - 2,013,849 ₫
	All Car Types	1,072,769 ₫ - 2,368,122 ₫

To rent a Small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of 678,012 ₫/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Boston, the United States (~1,072,769 ₫/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~2,013,849 ₫/day). In fact, April is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a Small car saves you 27% 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.

Top rental agencies in Boston

All major car rental suppliers in Boston

Alamo

8.6

Very good

329 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

When I returned the car Moses who took care of me was polite and efficient at getting me going once I checked in the care. Well done

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Friendly thorough service

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2023

After a long flight that put us in Boston at 3:00 AM we were worried that we would have an issue getting our car this early in the morning. The process could not have gone smoother, and the staff could not have been nice. Thanks Alamo for starting our Holiday trip off on the right foot! We will be renting from you again, for sure. Steve and Pam Z.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

All was fine’

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

Lack of staffing meant that the car pick up was a long rather chaotic process.

8.0

Very good|Sep 2022

Need to ensure that small details such as having the tire caps in place so the tire pressure light doesn’t come on

1 out of 110

Enterprise

8.4

Very good

366 reviews•14 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Short line at the airport. No surprises or hidden fees.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

very convenient - at check-in, options were clearly explained, and drop-off was quick and easy. Everybody was pleasant and efficient.

7.6

Good|Oct 2020

The car was clean and had plenty of bells and whistles. The process was fast and simple.

Because of COVID, I was hoping for plates from New England. There was exactly one car available at my reserved price point and it had New York plates. There were plenty of cars if I cared to move up to the next level. This seemed planned.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Best check in experience - staff was so nice!

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

As always, easy, professional, accommodating, simple. Yes when booking enterprises prices may be a few dollars more compared to the others. The value and experience and ease and quality of vehicle cleanliness and upkeep is always worth every penny to me.

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

The car's fabric seats were super dirty and just looked old. The car's heat also did not work so we spent the entire rental with no heat in the middle of winter.

1 out of 122

Enterprise Locations in Boston

102 Belvidere St

+1 617 262 8222

1022 William T Morrissey Blvd.

+1 617 282 3900

15 Transportation Way

+1 833 230 5695

17 Melnea Cass Blvd

+1 617 442 7500

200 Stuart St

+1 617 449 7362

230 Dorchester Ave

+1 617 268 1411

288 Washington St

+1 617 206 2050

292 Western Ave

+1 617 783 2240

299 Milk St

+1 617 723 8077

4009 Washington Street

+1 617 327 6688

425 Summer St

+1 617 268 1411

79 Freeport St

+1 617 282 3900

855 Morton St

+1 617 298 5411

996 Commonwealth Avenue

+1 617 738 6003

Hertz

7.1

Good

365 reviews•6 locations

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8.0

Very good|Mar 2023

we didn't get the car we payed for; Hertz gives whatever car they have at their disposal at the time we arrived at their counter.

9.2

Wonderful|Oct 2020

The staff for pick up was wonderful and understanding.

9.2

Wonderful|Sep 2019

Check out and check in were perfect.

The drivers seat was extremely uncomfortable. It was narrow and short.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I still can’t get my car, I’m still waiting! There is no personnel in Hertz, this is a very bad experience as a customer!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Everything was great

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Everything was great

1 out of 122

Avis

6.7

Okay

161 reviews•7 locations

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8.0

Very good|Mar 2023

Liked- short line at airport Better- stop overselling me on extras. Desk attendant in Boston was wearing very strong cologne which was aggravating my allergies.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

No. Apple car play in rental. Gas wasn’t full at pickup. Car had an awful smell to it.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

I will probably not rent form Avis or Budget ever again. They ended up charging over $1330 when I had arranged a car for $466. Customer service could not help and the online escalation team has yet to get back to me. I feel taken advantage of and ignored.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

Price was as expected but staff were short and unhelpful. Car was a bit dirty but reliable. Location was hard to find.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

I went to the rental location. I was told that they did not have any cars. While waiting for an uber to go back to the hotel, someone returned a car that was then provided to me. While all of this was happening, I asked to use the restroom and was told it was only for employees. When I was finalizing my rental agreement, another customer came in and asked for the restroom while he waited, and he was told it was ok to use it. So, why was a paying customer like myself denied the use of the restroom, and another paying customer was allowed to use it? Is it because I am hispanic? I was also charged an extra fee for the car, because I had reserved a compact car, and I got a full car. Was this my fault? That you ran out of inventory? I had to take the first car that came in!!!

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

The process for online check in, and informing people they can use a separate streamlined line should be reiterated.

1 out of 54

Budget

6.7

Okay

448 reviews•7 locations

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

I was sold a toll pass I didnt need and the vehicle had damage that wasnt clearly outlined in the agreement, when I queried it I was given a verbal confirmation that its ok as its in the system.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Denise at pickup was awesome

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Rented a car to drive from Boston to South Carolina- 1st car got said “maintenance needed” when we started it-exchanged it. 2nd car- start it “oil changed needed” and the “key fob not detected” flashed when it started- already wasted 40 minutes so decided to take it. Exiting the parking lot we heard strange noises coming from the passenger front, we decide to exchange this car, but we have to drive a bit to get back to the return area. We are at the set of lights and the car dies! We get it started again, return it- get the 3rd car - it’s filthy. Hasn’t been cleaned- still has the previous renters paperwork and trash in it. We just took it- we were by now running an hour and a half behind schedule. The return was not as bad, but severely understaffed and people were waiting 45+ minutes for their cars.

8.0

Very good|Mar 2023

Gas tank was empty upon pick up and car smelled like smoke.

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

Car hire was extortionate! Don't gouge cutomers at the airport. Then I get a car whose battery didn't work so had 3 days without a car. Ended up being replaced in Springfield (grumpy male served me) with a dirty car. Boston staff were courteous and helpful and refunded the three days. But overall it was genuinely the worst car rental experience I've ever had.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

The car was given to me with only 3/4 of a tank of gas, and it desperately needed a brake job. The breaking was unsafe.

1 out of 150

Dollar

6.4

Okay

347 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

When I showed up for my reservation the car was not there. The lobby was filled with other people who had reservations but dollar had no cars. They told us to wait until someone brought a car back for us but they didn’t know how long that would be. Dollar charges no late fees for late returns of their cars. Which in theory is good for the renter of the car, but has a domino effect on other customers. I ended up leaving and not getting a car at all. Will not rent from them ever again

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

(1) The line at the Dollar check at Logan airport was very long with only one agent at the desk and it was close to closing time at 7:00pm. The agent was very friendly and did the best he could under the circumstances. However, each check in took about 10 minutes to process. The wait time was about an hour. (2) My rental car had terrible visibility and shimmied from any gust of wind. Parking the car was very difficult because the camera and park assist were useless. (3) The only positives were the friendly agents at check in and at drop off.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The Boston Logan Thrifty pick-up process was horrendous. They were understaffed and slow. There was a line of 30+ customers trying to pick up cars that took over an hour to get through. The other rental car lines had no one. Recommend another company.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Car wreaked of cigarette smoke when I picked it up. I’m allergic to smoke, so it was not ideal, but the garage attendant made sure to note it in her exit check. Muhammad the desk attendant at Logan airport was kind and helpful.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

They were closed at noon on a Friday.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The staff is very disorganized in the office and don’t seem to process customers with urgency.

1 out of 116

Thrifty

6.4

Okay

283 reviews•2 locations

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6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

At both pickup and drop off in the parking garage, they appear to be understaffed. I had to look for someone to tell me which cars I could choose from and at drop off, no clear instructions were given. There were other people arriving at the same time as me, so it was not a case of only one customer.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

The car was not ready on time. The waiting line was many hundreds of meters long.

8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

Clerk could have described the $200 hold on the account better

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The experience was great!!! Much better than Hertz which is surprising given Thrifty is owned by Hertz

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Thrifty did not honor my reservation. Made me rebook and charged almost double. Never again.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Everything

1 out of 95

Advantage

131 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2018

Hybrid Ford Fusion was nice

Agents trying to sell add-ons I did not need, car was not very clean, who still uses paper?

5.2

Fair|Mar 2018

The check-out person at the garage was very nice.

We waited in line for almost 30 minutes to get our car, and the rep, who was very nice, moved at a snails pace. By the time we got to our car, we had to wait another 10+ minutes as there was a line of cars getting checked out to leave the garage. In the end, it took 90 minutes in total from the time I got off my plane until I left the garage with my car.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2018

There was no option to cancel my rental, which I could not use due to a snowstorm that hit Boston the night of my rental. This is extremely disappointing to me.

6.8

Okay|Mar 2018

Was economical. Car was fine, pretty typical rental process.

Employees are trained to try to get you to purchase all the useless extras. The counter pickup experience is very slow, with the process sometimes taking 20-30 minutes for a single customer as they try to convince them that the insurance and extras are worth it. It's not that much different than other rental places, but definitely slower and slightly more obnoxious. Still, I'll always go with the cheapest rental.

5.6

Fair|Mar 2018

Good price, nice car

Our flight was changed due to a storm and when I called Advantage, the phone agent said as long as we picked it up within 24 hours of our original reservation, the car would be held for us and no changes needed to be made for the reservation. However, when we arrived, with our young children who had just traveled by plane, the car had NOT been held for us and we'd been marked down as a "no show." When we told the agent at the desk (Alexandra Garcia in Boston) that we'd called ahead, she said we could pay extra for a more expensive car, but she took no responsibility for the problem and was incredibly rude. What a horribly disappointing experience.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2018

bad for business lying manipulative employees will try not come back will post all my experience on social media they will try to sell you anything that is already included and you paid for. like electronic toll box on the front window.its there,installed,but they will lye to you and will try to sell it to you for 35 bucks.THE TOLLS ARE CHEAPER THEN THAT. and so on and on .....Manipulators.

1 out of 44