Boston

Cheap Car Hire in Boston from $73

Boston, MA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Boston, MA, United States
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Boston car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Boston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.58

Average price per day

$103

Cheapest price per day

$73

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 19 March 2024.

January

$65

February

$73

March

$85

April

$90

May

$101

June

$118

July

$129

August

$119

September

$103

October

$118

November

$90

December

$93

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.

Popular car types in Boston

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Boston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

In Boston, there are 66 active hire locations from 24 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Boston in the past week - currently priced from $73/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Boston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 19 March 2024.

Small cars

$59 - $201

All Car Types

$73 - $163

To hire a small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $106/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Boston, the United States (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$201/day). In fact, March is about 45% 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 7% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $101/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Boston, the United States (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$156/day). In fact, March is about 22% 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 11% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $93/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Boston, the United States (~$108/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$208/day). In fact, April is about 14% 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 18% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $103/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Boston, the United States (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$151/day). In fact, September is about 32% 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 saves you 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$73/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i20$75/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in Boston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Boston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Boston. Reviews were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Boston, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
353 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
377 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
307 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

Best Boston car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Boston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Boston with an average daily rate of $110. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Peruse the best Boston car rental deals we've found. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Toyota Yaris$73/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Mitsubishi Mirage$73/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota Auris$75/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Boston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Boston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $103/day when booking a car hire in Boston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $70/day from Thrifty, booked on Mar. 17.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Boston?

    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: Thrifty ($73/day), Dollar ($75/day), and Alamo ($189/day).

  • 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 (8.4 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 $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Boston for about $586 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Boston it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 32%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Boston is $2,514 ($84/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Boston for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Boston is $135. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Boston. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Boston for as low as $0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Boston?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Chevrolet Bolt) in Boston, making it the most popular option.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Boston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Boston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Boston. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Boston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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