Is it worth booking a rental car in Massachusetts?

The answer all depends on what you want to do and see in Massachusetts. If you want to spend a few days in Boston, you won’t need a to hire a car in Massachusetts because you will be able to walk everywhere or use the reliable subway system. If you want to explore the state of Massachusetts however, car hire is preferable to piecing together highly fragmented transport by a combination of rail and bus. Colourful autumn leaves attract ‘leaf-peepers’ – use a cheap car rental vehicle to drive along Route 7 from Great Barrington to North Adams, stopping off wherever you like to take photos and marvel at the display, not something you could do when taking public transport.

What are the driving conditions like in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has well-maintained major roads and highways but is also famous for its many picturesque ‘unpaved’ roads in rural areas. Don’t forget that Massachusetts’ snowy winters impact on driving conditions primarily in the hilly Berkshires in December, January and February. Snow-ploughs clear highways quickly but small roads may be impassable for a few days. If you are visiting in winter, double-check your intended route and ask the car rental company about winter tyres and chains. If you like the idea of exploring the unpaved lanes with their stone walls and edging of shade trees, consider running a car hire comparison on 4WD vehicles just to be on the safe side. East/West the main Interstate is the I-90 and North/South it is the I-91. These are toll roads.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Massachusetts?

Always double-check with your car rental agency when you pick up your rental car to get an update on changes to traffic laws or in Massachusetts DMV regulations. If you are used to driving in the UK, don’t forget to drive on the right in the USA and be aware of the relatively low speed limits on freeways (highways) – 65 mph in rural areas and 55 mph in populated areas. Off the main arterial roads there is a speed limit of 30 mph in residential areas but be careful to slow down to 20 mph in designated zones near schools or hospitals as speeding tickets incur heavy fines. Always stop at a red light but be aware that drivers can turn right on a red light if they come to a halt first. Traffic queuing behind you may toot their horns if you don’t.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Massachusetts?

Check the small print in the T&Cs when you make cheap car hire comparisons because there may be supplements such as local taxes, young/senior driver fees or out-of-hours and/or one-way surcharges that will change the overall cost of car rentals in Massachusetts. The documentation required may vary but is often a full, clean permanent driving licence held for over a year, flight tickets, passport, proof of address in the home country (a recent utility bill), a printout of your booking confirmation and a credit card. Hidden away in the T&Cs of some car rentals in Massachusetts is a provision for the car hire agent to run a DMV check on you in case you have previous traffic violations. Double check age limits before you confirm your cheap car rental agreement, they are typically over 25 and under 99 but vary according to the provider.

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

4 Sep - 11 Sep

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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£25/day

9 Sep - 22 Sep

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

18 Sep - 1 Oct

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Mitsubishi Lancer

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

4 Sep - 11 Sep

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BMW 3 Series

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£25/day

4 Sep - 11 Sep

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Kia Cee'd

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£27/day

22 Sep - 28 Sep

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Ford Kuga

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

9 Sep - 22 Sep

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Opel Insignia

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

4 Sep - 11 Sep

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Vauxhall Crossland

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£28/day

9 Sep - 22 Sep

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Car hire insight and trends in Massachusetts

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Massachusetts

What is the best car hire company in Massachusetts?

Alamo is considered the best car hire company in Massachusetts based on our data - 268 reviews have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 8.6 out of 10. They also have 3 locations across Massachusetts, including popular destinations like Boston.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Massachusetts?

39% of users prefer to hire SUV vehicles in Massachusetts, making it the most popular car hire type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Massachusetts, then you can expect to pay around £64 per day.

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	Small cars	£37 - £69
	All Car Types	£48 - £70

The average price of a small car hire in Massachusetts is £45. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Massachusetts is in January. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £37 per day. A small car rental is typically 19% less expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Massachusetts is £50. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Massachusetts is in September. The price is 18% lower than the rest of the year at just £41 per day. A medium car rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Massachusetts is £64. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Massachusetts is in March. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £54 per day. A large car rental is typically 15% more expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Massachusetts is £53. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Massachusetts is in March. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Massachusetts is £81. The cheapest time to hire a van in Massachusetts is in January. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A van rental is typically 33% more expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Massachusetts is £72. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Massachusetts is in January. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 25% more expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Massachusetts is £65. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Massachusetts is in March. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 16% more expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Massachusetts luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Massachusetts is £87. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Massachusetts is in October. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £74 per day. A convertible rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in Massachusetts. The average price of a car hire in Massachusetts can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Opel Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£25/day

9 Sep - 22 Sep

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Audi A1

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£25/day

18 Sep - 1 Oct

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Citroen C3

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£27/day

22 Sep - 28 Sep

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Massachusetts car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Massachusetts

Alamo

8.6

Very Good

155 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2023

Check in was seamless. So easy. Car was a Nissan Rogue, new. Really nice. Customer service was excellent!

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

When I dropped the car off with Janet R. she was excellent! I was wearing a sling on my right arm because I have broken my shoulder. She couldn’t have been more helpful with me and my luggage. The wheel on the luggage had broken and I couldn’t make it move with one hand. She brought it downstairs for me on the elevator. I so appreciated that! She deserves a raise, and a promotion!

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Location for return your car, should search via google map.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

overcharged me from what was agreed.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great. Checked in using phone and headed straight to the car. Super easy and quick

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The service was excellent. Friendly and professional representative at the desk. The van I got was immaculate and new. Everything was super easy.

1 out of 52

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

182 reviews•39 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They cancelled our reservation and had no cars available

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Very good. Brandon and Britney at the drop off at the Pittsburgh airport were wonderful and helpful

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Jocelyn was amazing. Very professional and friendly. I was in a tight spot and Enterprise came through ! Thank you

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

After making the reservation and driving to that location, we were told that they don’t have a car for us. We spent $70 to Uber to and from the Dorchester, MS location just to be told that there is no car for us. Extremely disappointed!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

They were very quick with getting the rental car and had a lot of people on staff in the garage knowing it was a holiday weekend. The rental car bus seemed to take a very long time to pick up at the terminal.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Car not available

1 out of 61

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Massachusetts

Avis

6.9

Okay

167 reviews•15 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Car was filthy, car was damaged

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Avis staff was helpful, price was good. The location is a little confusing if you do not know the area.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Are the station agent that helped me was very eager to make my situation right. He corrected my reservation and got me the car I needed completely professional,

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Avis always wants to up sell coverages for which the explaination is incomplete.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Everything was great

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Person at drop-off claiming to be the owner of the location - he did NOT give me his name - was incredibly intense and rude about having the car cleaned before drop off. The car was clean - we only used it for 6 hours - but he insisted we get it fully washed or we would be charged $450. As I tried to show how clean it was by pulling out the car mats, he touched me to pull me back from the car and told me to get off his lot. It was a terrible and intense 15 min experience and I believe I was trying to be taken advantage of (other people at drop off felt the same way). I eventually just asked for my receipt and he told me he wouldnt charge me the $450 after all. I think there may be some sort of scam (in concert with the carwash) going on or there is just something very different about this location. I will NEVER rent from there again and I may never rent from Avis again because of this experience.

1 out of 56

Avis Locations in Massachusetts

Budget

6.7

Okay

254 reviews•17 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Great experience all around!

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

When collecting the car at the Rental Counter, the queue was 45 minutes- too long in my view

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Positive: Car was clean and new. Negative: Pickup took a long time. Waited in line for an hour or more.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Hidden fees were added AFTER car return. Not explained, either.

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

Horrible dropoff experience in Philly. No signage explaining what to do. Pulled into lanes that looked like a place for cars to be left. There were a few people outside that saw me arrive but did nothing to help and quickly disappeared. Went inside to the counter and waiting in line for a while... only to finally get to the front and be told "oh you just have to leave the keys in the car and you can go." Terrible.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

not good

1 out of 85

Budget Locations in Massachusetts

Hertz

6.6

Okay

237 reviews•20 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

After making the reservation on line, I went in person to the office to add an additional day to the rental. After waiting in line for 30 minutes at an office in downtown Boston staffed by a single person (the rare office not out at the airport), the person in the office did this and quoted me a price which was essentially the same as the initial quote with one more day at the same daily rate. When I went later to print the rental information which was emailed to me I discovered that the price had gone up by 35% (for taking a 9 day rental to a 10 day rental) with an increase in both the base rate and the daily rate. After close to an hour on the phone with unhelpful customer service, I cancelled the rental and went to Enterprise instead — a price comparable the original quote from Hertz, with an office staffed by multiple people eager to be helpful. An experience which will shift my loyalty in the future.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I booked a reservation and was not told that the location CLOSED at 4:00 on Saturday! My train didn’t get in until after 4:00. It cost me several HUNDRED DOLLARS to get a car at the airport.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

Tried to rent me a Tesla, but where we were going did not have easy access to charging stations, then had to pay to “upgrade” to a lower class gasoline car. This was not requested or mentioned in reservation, but what can you do. I tried calling to change my vehicle drop off location to another near by location and customer service was poor, lady barely spoke English and could not understand what I was asking. I basically gave up. The car was otherwise fine.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

You can give the right car that was rented. You could not advertise for a car you don't have on your lot. You can be more specific about leaving a 200.00 deposit even when the rental was paid in full. You can specify that there is an additional charge per day per driver. You can accept debit card as well as credit card for vans . You can accept more than one credit card of there is not enough balance on one card for the payment and deposit. Over all your company did a very poor job

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

The location in downtown Boston instead of airport was the worst possible location. Traffic in Boston made it difficult to reach your office. Staff at office was good. Car was dirty when picked up.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Counter folks were very kind

1 out of 79

Hertz Locations in Massachusetts

Thrifty

6.1

Okay

147 reviews•8 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Everything was good

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

They over charge, I was book SUV or similar for $225.00 they give me KIA electric I'm not agree they change to RAV4 they don't say anything after I get home they charge me $517.00 total they adding $240.00 for upgrade from SUV to SUV RAV4. what do you thing different.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was charged for fuel despite being assured that (since the fuel tank was not full when I collected the car) I would not need to return it with a full tank.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was delayed because of storms and finally got to Boston around 330 am and the offices had closed at 130am so I had to wait an additional 2 and a half hours before I could try to pick up my rental. When it was finally time to pick up my car they took an additional hour getting cars “ready” for customers. The car I had had been cleaned in haste and there was still food and trash underneath the seats but at this point I was ready to just be on the road to my destination. When it was time to drop off the car I was charged an additional $113 dollars for taxes and surcharges which I thought was included with the initial rental. Knowing how Thrifty operates I will chose a different company from now on and will not refer them to anyone.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

It took over 2 hours to pick up the car. There were 20+ people waiting in line and it took forever.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Car pick up was a disaster. One operator (doing his best) trying to serve over 50 customers waiting for a car. People were taking whatever next car came from the lot.

1 out of 49

Dollar

5.8

Fair

180 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

took 90 minutes to rent. tank was half full but listed as full. it was awful.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

It was the worst car booking experience. Line took 3 hours to get to attendant. They had one attendant for 50 people waiting. Then another line once got key to get the actual car. Our reservation was for 11am and we finally got a car pulling out 3 hours later.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was overcharged and Dollar is refusing to accept my figures because I rented through a third party.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was charged more than I was told by the emails I was sent by VIP rentals. Nearly double what I was told was due at pickup

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Dollar does not have an app to speed the check in process. Terrible experience. 2 hour line

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

The pick up was very bad, we had to wait very long in line to just get the contract sorted, and then we had to wait just as long to get the car dropped off to us.

1 out of 60

Sixt

7.0

Good

50 reviews•5 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Loved the upgrade and quick service did not love being charged a full day for dropping the car off 2 hours late oh well still a good experience

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

It was perfect!

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

It was great - well done!

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

We showed up and they didn’t have a car for us, they said they were understaffed and they didn’t have any clean cars. I saw what looked like hundreds of cars in the Sixt area, but he said he was working alone and couldn’t help us…even if I took a dirty car. Horrible experience after flying all day, landing at midnight and having a tired 5 and 8 year old. Was horrible and don’t think I’ll use them again.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Made one way reservation via Kayak and Sixt would not honor it

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Though car allocated was good and served its purpose, the whole relationship and experience was very frustrating even up till now. As I write, I have been over charged twice for tge rental and efforts to get the attention of your company to rectify the OBVIOUS anomalies have been frustrated. If I don’t get a quick and positive response for the correction, I may see legal redress in the nearest future. The first rental charge to my account on May 5, 2023 was $1,527.84 for the period April 29 - May 3rd, 2023. I complained in writing and visited your Boston office 3times to rectify it but met with frustration!!!!! The second charge to my account for the period May 3rd to June 10, 2023 was $2,122.86 posted to my account on June 12, 2023 ( transaction date, June 10,2023). This is very frustrating, unprofessional and should be corrected IMMEDIATELY!!! It is very unbecoming of an organization like SIXT. Have made several calls in the last 48hours for an urgent redress but got tossed around by your representatives that attended to the calls. I am very frustrated and it was a very bad experience for me. My fist dealing with SIXT for that matter. May be heading for a legal redress if I am still left unattended to.

1 out of 17

Car hire in Massachusetts

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Massachusetts so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Massachusetts?

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Massachusetts is 7 days, at an average daily price of £42. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £122 total. For your week-long Massachusetts road-trip you can find prices averaging £296 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of £1,487.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Massachusetts?

Prices for cars in Massachusetts were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Massachusetts?

As of July 2024, there are 129 operators available to choose from for cars in Massachusetts.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Massachusetts?

Among different countries, including Massachusetts, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Massachusetts?

To rent a car in Massachusetts, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Massachusetts?

Using momondo to book a car hire in Massachusetts could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Massachusetts?

momondo makes it easier for you to find great car hire in Massachusetts, by allowing you to refine your search with numerous filtering options. You can narrow your selection by looking at price, car type, location and more.