Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Massachusetts?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8.6 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Yesaway (8.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Massachusetts.

What are gas prices like in Massachusetts?

The average gas price in Massachusetts is ₱59.72/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,687 and ₱3,881 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Massachusetts for a week from Thrifty?

Thrifty offers rental cars in Massachusetts for about ₱24,818 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Massachusetts for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 32% in Massachusetts - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Massachusetts?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Massachusetts for a month is certainly possible.

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Massachusetts car rentals in 2024

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Massachusetts?

January

₱2,296

February

₱2,583

March

₱2,928

April

₱3,330

May

₱3,617

June

₱4,076

July

₱4,478

August

₱4,191

September

₱3,617

October

₱4,133

November

₱3,157

December

₱3,272

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Massachusetts 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.

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	Small cars	₱2,014 - ₱8,212
	All Car Types	₱2,014 - ₱9,368

To rent a small car in Massachusetts, you would pay an average price of ₱3,479/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Massachusetts (~₱2,014/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~₱8,212/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Massachusetts. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Massachusetts, renting a small car saves you 35% 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.

To rent a medium car in Massachusetts, you would pay an average price of ₱4,824/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Massachusetts (~₱3,080/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~₱7,427/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Massachusetts. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Massachusetts, renting 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.

To rent a large car in Massachusetts, you would pay an average price of ₱4,307/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Massachusetts (~₱3,373/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~₱10,731/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Massachusetts. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Massachusetts, renting a large car saves you 19% 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.

To rent a SUV in Massachusetts, you would pay an average price of ₱5,788/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Massachusetts (~₱3,361/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~₱10,902/day). In fact, February is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Massachusetts. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Massachusetts, renting a SUV is 9% 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.

Top rental agencies in Massachusetts

Alamo

8.7

Very good

357 reviews•2 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very good

432 reviews•30 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Short line at the airport. No surprises or hidden fees.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

very convenient - at check-in, options were clearly explained, and drop-off was quick and easy. Everybody was pleasant and efficient.

7.6

Good|Oct 2020

The car was clean and had plenty of bells and whistles. The process was fast and simple.

Because of COVID, I was hoping for plates from New England. There was exactly one car available at my reserved price point and it had New York plates. There were plenty of cars if I cared to move up to the next level. This seemed planned.

1 out of 144

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Avis

6.8

Okay

222 reviews•11 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

Didn't have the car I reserved. Tried to give me an absurdly large car, then too small a car, before I get anything remotely close to what was ordered. Billed for all sorts of extras - which added up to more than the original hire.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Sent me to a car rental place that was closed

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Line was way too long, longest of all the car rentals, staff was sick and sneezing on me, the car was dirty inside and out.

8.0

Very good|Sep 2023

It was good. Quite a long queue on arrival picking up the car. Only complaint I have is no info provided on when deposit will be refunded. Otherwise great staff at Boston car rental.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Customer service was so nice & helpful!

8.0

Very good|Aug 2023

Ok so the Drop Off was Excellent, we were delayed by traffic and were offered a lift direct to the terminal from your very friendly and helpful team, which really saved the day. we could not be more grateful for that Pick up the team were also great, and really helpful in getting us a car seat for our child, and we felt very looked after... however we did have to queue for over an hour, (with a six year old after a 9hr flight...) in a building with no coffee or entertainment available at all. The man on the desk, (also really helpful and nice) said that this queue wasn't unusual, and that it was 'always like this'. none of the other car hire firms had anything like this long a queue. a couple of extra desk agents could have sorted it out i'm sure.

1 out of 74

Budget

6.7

Okay

514 reviews•11 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

I was given a car that had 3/8 gas and smelled heavily like smoke. It smelled like someone had been smoking in there for years. As soon as I received the car and sat inside, I could not tolerate the smell. I went back inside and asked for alternative vehicle as this one was intolerable. I was told that there were no other vehicles in the entire lot that I could switch to. There were probably 50-100 cars there so this was a lie especially since I paid for a mid-sized SUV. Then I asked why the gas tank was 3/8 full only and she said she’s working alone and doesn’t have time to do all the work. I then set off with the nasty smoke filled car. The drive was so unbearable for myself and my children that we stopped at another Budget when we reached our destination the next morning to try and return the car a day early. We were given the run around and told that if we do this, we would be charged an early termination fee. For it make any sense to be charged more to return a car a day and a half early??. We therefore kept the car and returned it as planned to the TTN airport as scheduled. We told them about the car smell and they said nothing, did nothing, and frankly were then most unprofessional agents at any car rental facility I’ve ever been to. Several of us customers were waiting for the Budget shuttle to transport us back to the airport from the rental return. We were made to wait over 30min even after several of us asked how long it would be they would keep telling us in two minutes. There were 3 agents and barely any customers or phone calls, yet they sat there and just chit chatted instead of caring for the customers. Worst car rental experience ever. I doubt I would use Budget again.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

After waiting in line for 3 hours to get the car, it was full of dirty napkins and had no gas. After pointing this out, the manager had to leave with the car to fill it before returning with it again, still full of dirty fast food napkins from the previous renter.

8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

clean the car before rent it

8.0

Very good|Jul 2023

Pick up was fine despite the long line, but drop off the person was gone when we got there and we had to wait 25 minutes for him to return. If someone needs to go to lunch, you need a second person working there.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Car was not what we reserved - car had many stains, dents, paint issues. Was basically a cheaper car than we requested and VERY used.

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

I scheduled my pickup for 6pm, but only realized when I got to the Budget office that the office itself closes at 6pm and I was very lucky to have just caught the employee before they left. To avoid this issue, the website should only allow bookings to be picked up/dropped off before 6pm.

1 out of 172

Hertz

6.5

Okay

457 reviews•15 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Had to cancel due to a hurricane less than 24 hours before pickup and lost the ENTIRE $194. I will never rent through Kayak agtand never prepay a rental again

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I made a rsvp for 11am but when arrived at 1050am there was a wait of 2 guests in front of me and a single clerk who informed me that they had no cars to rent. He said they are working to get cars but it will take about 20 min. I asked one of the guests who was there before me how long they have been waiting, and they said over an hour. Since i had luggage with me and more customers continued to arrive for vehicles that weren’t there, there was no room for me to stay in the lobby, so i waited outside where it drizzled rain on me and my belongings the entire time. After an hour of waiting I was called in to finalize the rental. I told the clerk that I was expected in NYC at a certain time and now will be late since I am over an hour past schedule, and asked if he can do anything to make up for the delay. He said he will be discounting the rental due to the issues but didn’t give me any discount. I told him I needed to add a driver, when he said he will give me the additional driver at no charge … a $16 savings. If I hadn’t had the additional driver I do not think a discount would’ve been given. I then had to wait an additional 20 min for them to “check on the car”. The car had several large scratches, all tire rims were badly dented, and the trunk couldn’t open with the key fob. This experience was not a good one and after the long wait in the rain, I was over 1.5 hours late departing Boston. I will think twice before using Hertz again.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I wasn’t able to pick up the car because the rep gave me completely wrong information

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They claimed they did not have the size SUV we reserved available, yet there were a number of them sitting under "reserved" signs across the lot. They tried to give us a significantly smaller SUV saying that was all they had. In addition, the staff were rude and unhelpful. Three customer service people sat at their desks with no line at the lot while a line 20 people deep was upstairs. When I asked the "customer service" desk at the lot to add my Hertz gold info to my rental, they said I had to wait in line upstairs. This is not the first rude and unhelpful episode I've had at the Boston Hertz site. They made no effort to remedy the situation to find an SUV near the size of the Yukon we reserved. We left and had a great customer service experience at Dollar instead. This Hertz location consistently offers an appalling customer service experience.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

The pick up was painful. It took 30 minutes of them trying to sell me extra stuff that I didn't need. The app didn't work so I was forced to talk with an agent to pick the car up. Someone smoked weed in the car so I had to go to Walmart and buy a de-odor sprayer to help. The car was clean and in perfect condition other than the smoke. Drop off was very smooth.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Took over an hour to get the car, did not know it would be electric, had to pay more for gas car

1 out of 153

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Thrifty

6.1

Okay

322 reviews•4 locations

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6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

The pick up was a real ordeal. I don’t think I would want to go through that again.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

At both pickup and drop off in the parking garage, they appear to be understaffed. I had to look for someone to tell me which cars I could choose from and at drop off, no clear instructions were given. There were other people arriving at the same time as me, so it was not a case of only one customer.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

The car was not ready on time. The waiting line was many hundreds of meters long.

8.0

Very good|Aug 2022

Clerk could have described the $200 hold on the account better

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

The experience was great!!! Much better than Hertz which is surprising given Thrifty is owned by Hertz

1 out of 108

Dollar

5.7

Fair

389 reviews•5 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2023

We specifically indicated we wanted a gas car. I didn’t know it was an e-car. I’ve never been in one until the next day when my son arrived and told me. We were on such a tight schedule to return the car and charging to get an almost full charge took 1 hour and 15 minutes. I NEVER would have rented that car had I known. Now we will probably be charged an absurd amount of money for a not full charge. Frustrating!!!!

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Car was very dirty outside, website will trick you in to getting a full EV and at the front desk will charge upgrades in order to get a gas car.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

Nothing, long queue at Thrifty as no one at Dollar desk, no combustions cars left only option was Electric,issued 2 ferries toy destination due to long wait to collect vehicle and extras cost me an additional 355 dollars, a total rip off

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Great service. very easy and fast pick up and return

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Kayak site did not explain I could get an electric car, which I did not want. They doubled the cost at the counter for a gas car. Seemed unethical by Kayak and the car rental company

2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Pick was horrible. The line was well over an hour. And the Dollar representative was nasty. The drop off was confusing. I expected much better from your company.

1 out of 130

Advantage

131 reviews•1 location

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Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Massachusetts?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8.6 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Yesaway (8.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Massachusetts.
What are gas prices like in Massachusetts?
The average gas price in Massachusetts is ₱59.72/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₱2,687 and ₱3,881 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Massachusetts for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty offers rental cars in Massachusetts for about ₱24,818 per week on average.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Massachusetts for the best price?
Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 32% in Massachusetts - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Massachusetts?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Massachusetts for a month is certainly possible.

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Massachusetts car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Massachusetts. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5月 16, 2024.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Massachusetts?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Massachusetts 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 5月 16, 2024.

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