Cheap Car Rentals in Massachusetts

Boston, MA, United States

10 Feb — 17 Feb

Same drop-off

Fri 10/2

Noon

Fri 17/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

1,125,175 ₫

February

1,218,940 ₫

March

1,453,352 ₫

April

1,593,999 ₫

May

1,664,322 ₫

June

2,109,704 ₫

July

2,226,910 ₫

August

1,898,734 ₫

September

1,617,440 ₫

October

1,969,057 ₫

November

1,500,234 ₫

December

1,593,999 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Massachusetts 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.

Top rental agencies in Massachusetts

All major car rental suppliers in Massachusetts

Alamo

8.6

Very good

339 reviews•3 locations

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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

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Boston location staff was awesome, very friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

Ils m ont sauvé la vie car à l aéroport ils m ont dit sold out et sur ce site j ai trouvé la voiture

1 out of 113

Enterprise

8.3

Very good

457 reviews•34 locations

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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.

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.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

The whole transaction from pick up to drop off was simple and quick. I did some research on one way car rentals from Boston to San Francisco. KAYAK was anywhere from $400-1000 cheaper. I got a Toyota Camry which got almost 40MPG. So, I would go back since the entire process was smooth and reasonable.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

At the last minute on Thanksgiving Day, when another car rental company left us stranded (despite our reservation) the Enterprise desk at Logan Airport, Boston, came through for us. They were friendly and efficient. At first they told me their cars could not be rented for one-way dropoff, but when I made a reservation through Kayak (while standing in their line!) they agreed to honor it. On returning the car in Portland, ME, the office was also very accommodating - changing our return location from the city office to the airport with no fuss, in order to make it possible for us to return at an early hour. All in all, a rare good experience with a car rental. We will be back. Thanks!

8.0

Very good|Nov 2022

The process to pick up/drop off the car was easy and smooth! The car we received was functionally fine and drove well, but there were minor outer dents and the front bumper slightly poking out that were somewhat minuses/concerning a bit. The main concern and issue I had was that I bought collision insurance via the 3rd party platform with Kayak to rent a car from Enterprise; however when I met up with the Enterprise rep, they told me the collision insurance I bought didn't transfer over so they had to confirm with me before giving me the insurance on their end. That was the only concern I experienced so I hope for those purchasing insurance via Kayak will be able to get it from the actual car vendor too.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

The process of picking up and dropping off was good and quick. The Problem: they charged much more than promised. We did not get a receipt upon drop off.

1 out of 153

Enterprise Locations in Massachusetts

100 Cambridgeside Pl

+1 617 299 2134

100 Gold Star Blvd

+1 508 853 8000

102 Belvidere St

+1 617 262 8222

1022 William T Morrissey Blvd.

+1 617 282 3900

1045 Boston Road

+1 413 783 8900

1095 W Chestnut St

+1 508 941 6603

126 Sw Cutoff

+1 508 363 3535

15 Transportation Way

+1 833 230 5695

160 N Main St

+1 508 586 6689

1627 Main Street

+1 508 586 6689

17 Melnea Cass Blvd

+1 617 442 7500

1815 Massachusetts Avenue

+1 617 299 2075

200 Stuart St

+1 617 449 7362

230 Dorchester Ave

+1 617 268 1411

235 Shrewsbury St

+1 508 752 4100

25 River Street

+1 617 547 7400

26 New St

+1 617 354 2302

280 Chelmsford St

+1 978 453 1631

288 Washington St

+1 617 206 2050

292 Western Ave

+1 617 783 2240

299 Milk St

+1 617 723 8077

332 Iyannough Rd

+1 508 778 2205

37 Mystic Ave

+1 617 625 1766

4009 Washington Street

+1 617 327 6688

425 Summer St

+1 617 268 1411

430 Ashley Blvd

+1 508 995 1132

480 Barnstable Rd

+1 844 942 0332

49 State Pier

+1 508 995 1132

666 Park Avenue

+1 508 792 4700

75 Madison St

+1 508 792 3660

765 E Columbus Ave

+1 413 739 2344

79 Freeport St

+1 617 282 3900

855 Morton St

+1 617 298 5411

996 Commonwealth Avenue

+1 617 738 6003

Hertz

7.2

Good

436 reviews•19 locations

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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.

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

I like the pick up it was good, even that we have to ask many questions regarding the process. Improvement: Better information to the customer 1. We drop off around 5am in the morning and we have to figure it out how we go in into the parking building , how and where to left the keys, even though we asked the procedure. More caring with the customers 2. We called 1 day before to drop off if we can returning the car at the airport, however they said yes but paying $112,00, because of my work I have to travel frequently and never happen this amount of cost and most of the time it has no cost

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

No other comments, nothing was left out and the experience was better than the other car companies operating at Logan

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

When I arrived, the car I booked was not allowed to be received with the card I had paid with. Extreme rules that you can only rent with a debit card if you return to the same location and have an outbound flight ticket. But I booked a one way rental Boston to Albany, with a train ticket home. Shouldn't be allowed to rent with a card I won't be able to complete the trip with. Or needs to be EXTREMELY indicated. Very disruptive and disappointing part of the trip, I won't feel confident renting on Kayak again.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

They upgraded the car for free. Check in was super easy.

1 out of 146

Hertz Locations in Massachusetts

10 Huntington Avenue

+1 617 236 6940

14 Airport Road

+1 508 228 9421

150 Freeport Street

+1 617 436 3548

156 Tomahawk Drive 42a

+1 617 568 5200

1590 Main Street

+1 508 894 8223

223 Stevens Street

+1 508 778 1640

24 Eliot St

+1 617 338 1520

30 Park Plaza

+1 617 338 1500

30 Washington St

+1 857 998 3314

375 Airport Drive

+1 508 325 2900

39 Dalton Street

+1 617 338 1506

450 Mcclellan Highway

+1 617 561 3099

480 Barnstable Road

+1 508 775 5825

561 Park Avenue

+1 508 798 5196

630 Barnstable Rd

+1 508 775 5825

646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

72 Airport Road

+1 508 693 2402

827 Boston Road

+1 413 782 1913

831 Rogers Street

+1 978 275 2861

Avis

7.1

Good

231 reviews•15 locations

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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.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Not enough worker. Only 2 counters open for a line of my than 50 people

1 out of 77

Avis Locations in Massachusetts

1 Bennett Street

+1 617 534 1430

1 Center Plaza

+1 617 534 1420

100 Clarendon Street

+1 617 534 1404

100 Congress Street

+1 413 733 3092

15 Transportation Way

+1 617 568 6600

154 Berkeley Street

+1 617 534 1404

1569 Airport Road

+1 508 999 6900

183 Cambridge Street

+1 617 783 1938

2 Seaport Lane

+1 617 778 2409

241 Grove Street

+1 508 752 9501

270 Atlantic Avenue

+1 617 227 0279

350 Massachusetts Avenue

+1 617 621 0413

375 Airport Drive

+1 508 754 7004

472 Barnstable Road

+1 508 775 2888

65 South Street

+1 508 771 4554

Budget

6.8

Okay

528 reviews•16 locations

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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.

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.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Car was in excellent condition and the staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely rent from Budget again!

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

Not easy to find because there is a lack of signage

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Staff did not have our vehicle ready upon pick up which delayed us by 45 minutes. Very unorganized. The correct vehicle was not in the designated customer pick-up parking space.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The Kia Sorento I rented was fun to drive and had great gas mileage (ave 42 mpg). Very nice car

1 out of 176

Budget Locations in Massachusetts

1 Bennett Street

+1 617 661 0523

1 Center Plaza

+1 617 248 0128

100 Clarendon Street

+1 617 236 0185

100 Congress Street

+1 413 788 6490

15 Transportation Way

+1 617 568 6601

1569 Airport Road

+1 508 992 2784

183 Cambridge Street

+1 617 497 3608

2 Seaport Lane

+1 617 778 2411

241 Grove Street

+1 508 890 0955

270 Atlantic Avenue

+1 617 227 0784

3 Center Plaza

+1 617 248 0128

350 Massachusetts Avenue

+1 617 577 7606

375 Airport Drive

+1 508 754 1604

480 Barnstable Road

+1 508 790 0163

609 Iyannough Road

+1 508 771 4734

65 South Street

+1 508 771 1430

Thrifty

6.7

Okay

320 reviews•6 locations

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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|Apr 2022

Booked the car online in advance and got the order number. But when I went to pick up the car the office was closed and there was no staff, but the address was confirmed correct, almost 60 minutes back and forth to the hotel for this. unacceptable!

8.0

Very good|Oct 2019

ease

went to barnstable airport but thrifty is not located at the airport

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

had to wait 1.5 hours in line at the front desk. Had to wait again to get actual car. Random unclear fees on final receipt. Car needed new brake pads and vibrated badly on braking.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2023

Long wait at airport. Horrible service. Problematic vehicle.

1 out of 107

Dollar

6.5

Okay

355 reviews•4 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.

8.0

Very good|Nov 2022

Long line to signup for car

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Line to pick up car was 45 minutes and made me late

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

This was one of the easiest car rentals we’ve experienced! The price was by far the best for the vehicle we needed.

1 out of 119

National

8.9

Very good

41 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

I reserved luxury but our luggage didn’t fit so we were able to get a Ram Rebel full size truck. It made the vacation much easier and we loved the truck.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Excellent service. Had to swap out my vehicle and they made it painless!! Outstanding customer service at Logan Airport

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Don't know what could have been better.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2021

Easy pickup and drop off…choice of car.

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

My flight got in late and I was going to miss the closing time of the car rental place. After two unsatisfactory calls to National trying to see if they could stay open later to wait for me, I made a third call and was assured that the place would stay open an extra hour as my flight was late and that was their policy. When I got there (absolutely within that hour), they were closed and I was stranded, having to find alternative transportation and never got that rental car from National.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

I didn't rent from National. I made a res a few weeks ago, but I cancelled it. I got conflicting emails saying it was cancelled and others saying it was still pending. I rented a car from Sixt at BOS airport. Bob 415 663-8305

1 out of 14

Car Rental FAQs

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Super Cheap (10.0 rating) and Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Massachusetts.

What are gas prices like in Massachusetts?

The average gas price in Massachusetts is 23,207 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,044,304 ₫ and 1,508,439 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

From Alamo you can rent a car in Massachusetts from about 14,077,121 ₫ per week on average.

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

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 5% in Massachusetts - we recommend booking at least 25days in advance.