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Cheap Car Hire in Boston from $57

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Boston with a pick-up date of 11/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Boston car hires in 2025

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 12 April 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.45

Average price per day

$180

Cheapest price per day

$57

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 12 April 2025.

January

$67

February

$72

March

$84

April

$94

May

$105

June

$115

July

$128

August

$115

September

$91

October

$116

November

$88

December

$100

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 12 April 2025.

In Boston, there are 69 active hire locations from 25 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Boston in the past week - currently priced from $57/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 12 April 2025.

Small cars

$59 - $130

All Car Types

$100 - $140

To hire a small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $105/day. February 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 (~$130/day). In fact, February is about 44% 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 14% 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 $111/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Boston, the United States (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$145/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 10% 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 $143/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Boston, the United States (~$99/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$185/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 is 15% 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 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 $121/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Boston, the United States (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$143/day). In fact, March is about 20% 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 0% 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:

To hire a van in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $166/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Boston, the United States (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$310/day). In fact, January is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a van is 27% 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 hire a luxury car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $135/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Boston, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$275/day). In fact, January is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a luxury car is 11% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of $94/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Boston, the United States (~$111/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$304/day). In fact, December is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Boston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Boston, hiring a convertible saves you 23% 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.

Toyota Auris$57/day
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Toyota Auris
Mitsubishi Mirage$72/day
2
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Top hire 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 12 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Boston, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis in Boston. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
115 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
114 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

6.5
Okay
128 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Budget

6.5
Okay
225 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.5
Okay
206 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
105 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.6
Fair
163 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Sixt

6.8
Okay
52 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Best Boston car hire 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 $87. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Boston. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota Auris$57/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Kia Forte$63/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Kia Picanto$72/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Boston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Boston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $180/day when booking a car hire in Boston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $72/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 6.

  • 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 ($57/day), Dollar ($63/day), and Hertz ($80/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Boston?

    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 car hire companies in Boston.

  • What are petrol prices like in Boston?

    The average price of petrol in Boston is $1.45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $65 and $94 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Boston. They can have you in a hire car for about $1,260 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 29% on a hire car in Boston. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Boston?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Boston for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Boston for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Boston is $5,400 ($180/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 $241. 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 May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Boston for as low as $64/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Boston?

    The most popular car to hire while in Boston is the Toyota RAV4, which is a Standard vehicle.

Luxury car hires in Boston

Find luxury car hire deals in Boston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Boston cost an average of $154 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in the Boston area. Check back soon for more options if you're not finding the right car hire for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$100/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$121/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$130/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in Boston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Boston. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Boston. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Boston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($40+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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