Boston car rental information
| Pick-up location | Boston |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 64 |
| Airport locations | 21 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Dollar, Turo, Thrifty, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Boston
| Economy | C$ 54/day |
| Compact | C$ 63/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 65/day |
| Standard | C$ 66/day |
| Full-size | C$ 57/day |
| Minivan | C$ 84/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 82/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 66/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 71/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Boston
- Boston city is surrounded by amazing attractions located in its neighboring cities. These are ideal weekend getaway venues for most people looking to relax and enjoy some adventure. Consider getting a car rental in Boston, MA, to visit Mary O’Malley Waterfront Park with friends and family. It will take approximately 12 minutes to get from Boston city center to the park, which is about 4.6 miles away, using the US- 1 N route. On the other hand, a public bus will take longer as you will arrive at your destination after about an hour.
- Boston City welcomes cyclists to cycle on roads that are traveled by vehicles. It would be in your best interest to be keen on cyclists as you drive on the streets. Cyclists sometimes run red lights and hop from cycle tracks to roads when crossing. When approaching junctions and pedestrian crossings, ensure you are clear before proceeding to avoid injuring cyclists and pedestrians. Otherwise, you could secure huge fines or jail time when you break traffic laws. It can be a little tricky if your car rental has a faulty insurance cover. Be sure to drive out of the pick0up point when your insurance is in order.
- Boston has plenty of vibrant nightlife. You can enjoy such fun activities at Tunnel, Royale, Jillian’s at Lucky Strike, Icon, and Banshee Bar Boston, among many others. When visiting this city to enjoy such, consider getting by using a rental car. Boston car rentals make it easy and fast to get from one nightlife venue to the next. For instance, it will take about 18 minutes to get to Banshee Bar Boston from Jillian’s at Lucky Strike instead of approximately 40 minutes by a public bus.
- Rent a car during your stay in Boston and gain ultimate flexibility to explore not only the vibrant city but also the surrounding areas while you’re there, such as Connecticut or New Hampshire. Opting for a rental car will make trips to destinations further out of the city center far easier, for instance the Foxboro Football Stadium, which is 28 miles from Boston and by car can be conveniently reached in half an hour.
- Boston International Airport has a Car Rental Center which features a 4-level garage for the abundance of cars on offer and can be reached by the airport’s free shuttle service. The shuttle bus leaves from all terminals every 5-6 minutes. The buses can be found at the lower level of every terminal and are blue and white. In the Rental Center, there are various different rental services including Zipcar, Entertainment, Avis or E-Z Rent-A-Car, so it should be no hassle to find the perfect ride to further destinations.
- Boston has a lot of traffic and navigating yourself through the many intersections can be confusing at times, however navigation systems can be easily added to a rental car and this will help you reach further destinations without any problems. Boston’s pedestrians are known to jaywalk and cyclists regularly don’t adhere to the traffic light regulations, so paying extra attention and double-checking for pedestrians and cyclists while driving is very important.
- Boston is one of the cities with the worst rush hour in the US, so try to avoid it by going to your destination before or after (rush hour is most intense approximately between 5pm and 6pm on weekdays). Especially the intersections along Interstate 93 and the Route 128 are known to be clogged with traffic and should be avoided during rush hour times altogether if possible, as alternative side roads are also congested during these times. Also bear in mind that winters can bring snow and ice to Boston, and you should drive extra carefully.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Boston for C$ 68 or less
- Book your rental car in Boston at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Boston are around 11% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Mini rental cars in Boston are around -76% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Boston
What type of car is recommended for driving in Boston?
As Boston is a city brimming with cars and limited parking spaces, driving a compact car is preferable to bulky vehicles. Boston’s streets are also very narrow in many places, so choosing a smaller car makes navigating the streets easier.
What’s the speed limit in Boston?
If you are driving through a school area, you must not go over 20mph. In popular areas with narrow streets and bends in the road the driving limit is 30mph, whereas you are allowed to drive at 40mph on the outskirts of the city where there is more space. On regular highways you can speed up to 50mph and 60mph on an interstate highway. All roads are marked with speed limit signs as well. Especially at intersections, there may be traffic cameras, so be sure to adhere to all road regulations.
Where are the best places to park in Boston?
Finding a parking space in Boston can be like finding a needle in a haystack and be mindful when you do find a park, that there are lots of parking meters around. Boston also has multiple parking garages like the Boston Common Parking Garage where you will pay around $11 per day, or the Post Office Square Garage for about $9 per day. Alternatively, there are also parking lots outside the city to avoid traffic altogether. Riverside Station Parking on Grove Street, has the green line subway which can take you into Boston in under an hour. Rote 128 in Westwood is another parking lot in the outskirts of Boston, where you can take the Franklin Line train into the city.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Boston?
On average a rental car in Boston costs C$ 84 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Boston?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 54/day), Thrifty (C$ 63/day) and Hertz (C$ 65/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 100 Tomahawk Drive 02128 (2 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Boston?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Boston are Alamo (8.7, 301 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.5, 288 reviews), and Advantage (6.9, 51 reviews).
How much is gas price in Boston?
The average gas price in Boston is C$ 5.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 67 and C$ 90, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Boston?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Boston.
Which car rental companies are at Logan Intl airport (BOS)?
Car rental companies onsite at Logan Intl airport include Advantage, Thrifty, Dollar, Kyte, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sixt, Avis, Budget and E-Z Rent-A-Car.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Logan Intl airport (BOS)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Logan Intl airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget and E-Z Rent-A-Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Boston?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Boston?
A Mini car rental in Boston costs C$ 192 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Boston?
An Economy car rental in Boston costs C$ 118 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Boston?
A Compact car rental in Boston costs C$ 103 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Boston?
On average a rental car in Boston costs C$ 587 per week (C$ 84 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Boston?
On average a rental car in Boston costs C$ 2,516 per month (C$ 84 per day).
Which car rental companies in Boston have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Boston which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz
Where can I get the best car rental parking parking in Boston?
When you have picked up your car rental in Boston, there are several parking spots you may consider. If you are around Charles Street, go to Boston Common Garage, which operates 24h a day. You may also park your rental car at 60 State Street Garage along 60 Sate Street close to Old State House. Therefore, the city has sufficient parking to accommodate Boston car rentals.
Are compact car rentals ideal for Boston roads?
Yes, compact car rentals can get you to most destinations in Boston. The city has well-done roads favorable for the vehicle’s low ground clearance. Additionally, the vehicle’s street turns and lane width are more than accommodative. As a result, you’ll enjoy your drive across Boston in your compact rental car without a hassle on the roads, such as getting stuck.
Boston car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.7
Very good
755 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.3
2 locations in Boston
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Requested a suburban but we got a Navigator L. We wanted max cargo space from the Suburban but the Navigator was okay even though less space. Super luxurious.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Annmarie at the check-in counter was very niceCons:
Can’t think of anything8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Drop off was easy but odometer reading was incorrect.Cons:
A more thorough cleaning of the car is needed. There was a piece of chicken wedged between the front passenger seat.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Car was new, and cleanCons:
Price, the price was extremely high for the car that I got10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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The minivan was amazing!!!! Loved the comfort for everyoneCons:
Nothing6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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Pickup and drop off was great.Cons:
I never get the car I pick. Ever. And the lady at the counter tried to change my reservation to compact when I paid for premium. I ended up with an suv and I didn’t really like it.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Very good
816 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.0
14 locations in Boston
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Sep. 2023
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Sep. 2022
8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Staff was very friendly. Easy in and out.8.0 Very good
Mar. 2021
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Advertised car was unavailable10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
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Drop off extremely easy.Cons:
The value is not good.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2021
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Quick service, brand new carHertz
6.8
Okay
295 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.8
4 locations in Boston
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Oct. 2022
6.0 Okay
Oct. 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2022
Avis
6.7
Okay
330 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
7 locations in Boston
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Great staff at this location and super easy to get in and out.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Desk staff was helpful.Cons:
Car wasn't clean, Lot attendant was not very friendly. seemed annoyed we had to report a scratch on the car and didnt know the exit process at this location We'd been told car had EZ pass enabled, but most tolls showed it unpaid. Hoping we didn't rack up a lot of fines.Budget
6.7
Okay
799 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.8
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
6.0 Okay
Sep. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
Payless
6.4
Okay
342 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.6
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Vehicle, drop-off, friendly staffCons:
Long line for pick-up10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was friendly and drop off was greatCons:
Only 3 agents working pickup for 3 companies. Took a long time to get car2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The pick up in Boston was horrendous. Waited 30mins for the shuttle which by then was packed even by pre-COVID standards. ZERO safety protocols in place. Then it took another TWO hours in line to get a filthy car with multiple warning lights activated. No thanks.4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Check out was quickCons:
The car smelled like cigarettes. The agent gave me the car that had been given to another customer prior. It took a long time at the airport to pick up the car due to the unorganized system.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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I need a refund, as my plane arrived late and the car rental company was closed.Cons:
Pay refund to customers quickly and not hold their money with no services offered4.0 Mediocre
Nov. 2020
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Easy drop offCons:
Be careful - the car I got smelled like Marijuana because i guarantee you someone smoked in it recently.Thrifty
6.1
Okay
464 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.9
2 locations in Boston
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2.0 Poor
Jun. 2021
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Nothing. They booked a cer for over 20 people in my flight and when we got to the pickup area there were no cars available.Cons:
Know what is in inventory so you dont over sell and leave people stranded for hours at an airport.4.0 Mediocre
Jun. 2021
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The pickup experience was miserable. Line took over an hour and then another 30 minutes for them to get the car.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The car didn't break down.Cons:
Adequate staff. The line was 2 hours long one person working while all the other rental companies had an average of 3 people working with no lines. The car provided was not as ordered , we ordered a fill size SUV and was given a 7 passenger kia with no room for luggage and could barely accommodate three car seats. After standing in line for 2 hours I took the car as we still had a 2-hour drive ahead of us. When I called 50 they were closed. I called them the next day and was put on hold for 1 hr and 15 min trying to get them to deliver me a different car. I never spoke to anyone and the call was dropped after waiting that long . We never got the car as ordered and they are still trying to charge me for the full size SUV. I will never rent from them again or Dollar.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Dropoff was dpainless.Cons:
30,000 mile car needed new wipers.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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I liked the car.Cons:
I waited over 2 hours to get my car6.0 Okay
May 2021
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We waited 90 minutes for a car after check in at the rental car counter. The car was not clean.Dollar
5.9
Fair
657 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.8
3 locations in Boston
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
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2.0 Poor
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1.9 Poor
Jun. 2021
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2021
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Car was clean, and manager at drop-off was kind enough to compensate us for the issues we ran into with the car.Cons:
Agent at the counter tried to deceptively add a hefty insurance charge to the trip. Car clearly had not been serviced in a while because it developed major engine issues just a few days into our trip (including the engine shutting off while traveling through the mountains, we needed to engage the parking brake to stop the car), and exchanging it was a very difficult and laborious process.National
8.8
Very good
73 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.0
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Excellent staff at pick up and drop off.Cons:
Car smelled like cigarette smoke and wasn't very clean. Line to pick up car at the airport was VERY long, took over an hour to get the car.8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Easy pick up and drop off for the most part at the airport except the National employees weren’t at the counter when flights got in making a great many people standing in line for both National and Alamo so the Alamo people could help us.Cons:
Car smelled like something had been either in the car and got moldy or a wet animal had been inside causing the first day to be almost Unbearable to drive in.10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2021
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No one at counter at BOS upon arrival at 10:30pm. No sign saying to go up to where cars are. Finally found my way there. After saying they didn’t have the 8 seat suburban available that I had reserved, they eventually found one. Everything was great after that.2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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The staff incorrectly filled out my paperwork and then over charged me for my rental. I have yet to hear back from them to correct it.Cons:
The staff incorrectly filled out my paperwork and then over charged me for my rental. I have yet to hear back from them to correct it.6.4 Okay
Aug. 2020
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They had issues with their credit card reader/computer and I had to wait for them to call my credit card company to verify it. This was at 1100pm after a long day of travel.... so it was a little annoying.Cons:
The car was pretty beat up on the exterior and interior. Good news was they didn’t charge me for the condition of the car. I would have spent most of the rest of night circling things on the form otherwise.8.4 Very good
Dec. 2019
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Easy to pick up and drop off and the shuttle was also expedient to and from the airport. Car was new with 300 miles.Cons:
The cost was higher than quoted after all the incidental tax was added. Probably a state issue but should have been an up front cost quote.Sixt
6.4
Okay
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Boston
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8.0 Very good
Sep. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Aug. 2023
2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2023
Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
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One location in Boston
Elita Rent A Car
4.0
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One location in Boston
One location in Boston
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100 Tomahawk Dr., Boston Logan
+1 617 567 2491
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar. 2018
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Hybrid Ford Fusion was niceCons:
Agents trying to sell add-ons I did not need, car was not very clean, who still uses paper?5.2 Fair
Mar. 2018
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The check-out person at the garage was very nice.Cons:
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
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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
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Was economical. Car was fine, pretty typical rental process.Cons:
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
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Good price, nice carCons:
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
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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.One location in Boston
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100 Tomahawk Dr
+1 617 567 2491
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2018
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ease of transactionCons:
Economy of the car4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2018
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Price looked fineCons:
The class of car reserved was not available. I was told to take a minivan which is something I did not need. I was then given another car which was ok except that the brakes were squeaking right through which made the safety questionable. The car i do not think was cleaned fully.9.6 Wonderful
Jan. 2018
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Understaffed for drop off. Attendant was polite but overworked6.0 Okay
Jan. 2018
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Very easy pickup and drop off. They put me in a Kia Sedona that was in pretty good condition. It had Apple CarPlay which was a nice perk.Cons:
This car rental company charges almost $10 a gallon! Make sure you fill up before drop off or you'll be stuck with a $100 dollar gas bill!10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2018
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Really great employees. Never thought I'd say that about a car rental company, especially one that charges way lower than the rest!7.2 Good
Dec. 2017
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The car was fine. The gentleman at the pick up desk was nice.Cons:
There was only one person at the pick-up desk; it took thirty minutes to get finished with my paperwork and there had only been two people ahead of me. The car had not been refueled when I finally got to it.4 locations in Boston
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503 Congress St, Boston
+1 415 340 4850
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Please Go To The Advantage Counter
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8.4 Very good
Apr. 2018
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very good4.4 Mediocre
Sep. 2017
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Left iPad in glove compartment. When I returned to the car rental area the iPad hadn't been handed in to the manager or lost property after the car was cleaned which was disappointing. I couldn't check car myself as it had been rented out even though I had returned within 3 hours of having left the car back10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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Smooth drop off.. upgraded car at airport to minivan .. delighted with the priceCons:
Car pick up was sluggish but overall I was happyOne location in Boston
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