Most popular company | HERTZ |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $60 |
Cheapest price per day | $29 |
January
$41
February
$45
March
$51
April
$58
May
$66
June
$72
July
$80
August
$73
September
$58
October
$73
November
$55
December
$60
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.
Small cars | $48 - $84 | |
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All Car Types | $63 - $99 |
To rent a small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $64/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Boston, the United States (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$84/day). In fact, February is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a small car saves you 16% 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. Here are the best Boston small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $66/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Boston, the United States (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$83/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a medium car saves you 15% 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. Here are the best Boston medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $91/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Boston, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$107/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a large car is 17% 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.
To rent a SUV in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $78/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Boston, the United States (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$95/day). In fact, December is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a SUV is 3% 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. Here are the best Boston SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $114/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Boston, the United States (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$151/day). In fact, January is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a van is 33% 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. Here are the best Boston van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $103/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Boston, the United States (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$136/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a luxury car is 26% 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. Here are the best Boston luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $140/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Boston, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$168/day). In fact, March is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Boston, renting a convertible is 45% 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.
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Drivers need to be 21 or older for car rentals in Boston. There’s a daily surcharge for car rentals in Boston for drivers under 25. Moreover, they can’t rent some vehicle classes like passenger van rentals and luxury car rentals in Boston. You also need a valid driver’s license and a credit or debit card to get car rentals in Boston. Foreigners can use their home country’s driver’s license to get Boston car rentals for up to 60 days. However, with an international driving permit they can get long-term Boston car rentals.
These are a few road rules you need to know before driving cheap car rentals in Boston. All passengers should wear a seatbelt and children under eight should be in a child restraint. Driving is on the right, and don’t drive rental cars in Boston with a BAC higher than 0.08%. The speed limits in Boston are 20-30 mph within city limits, 45-55 mph on rural roads, and 45-65 mph on the freeways. However, check in with Boston’s DMV for any traffic law updates before driving cheap car rentals in Boston.
If you’re in town for your honeymoon or any special occasion, treat yourself to one of the luxury rental cars in Boston. Drive out to Castle Island or Fenway Park in a Ford Mustang convertible for some of the best views of Boston. And if you’re one for the outdoors, pick one of our rugged SUVs and get to Middlesex Fells Reservation easily or some of the other Boston parks. And if friends and family are tagging along, see Boston together in one of our 12- or 15-passenger van rentals.
In Boston, you’ll easily come by parking. Most on-street parking is metered; meters have a two-hour limit, and they run every day, except Sundays, from 8:00 to 21:00. On Sundays and federal holidays, parking is usually free in most areas. Most of Boston’s attractions are downtown and you’ll find many parking garages in the same area. If you’re headed to Fenway Park, use the nearby Prudential Center Garage.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a rental car in Boston. The best deal a user found was for $21/day from Getaround, booked on Dec. 8.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Boston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($28/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($31/day), and Alamo ($32/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.8 rating), Alamo (8.7 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Boston.
The average gas price in Boston is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Renting a car in Boston for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $377/week on average.
Booking your car rental early can save you up to 28% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Boston.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Boston. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
We’ve recently found that Getaround offers you prices that are 80% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Boston for a month is $1,616. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
$75 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Boston. To save money, consider booking a Supplier choice car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $72 per day.
Nissan Rogue, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to rent at Boston according to Cheapflights users.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Boston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($29+).