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Cheap Car Hire in Boston from R566

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 30/3 and drop-off date of 6/4. 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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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 24 March 2025.

January

R764

February

R819

March

R982

April

R1 073

May

R1 201

June

R1 310

July

R1 456

August

R1 310

September

R1 037

October

R1 328

November

R1 001

December

R1 146

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 24 March 2025.

At R564/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Boston in the past week. Out of 25 car hire agencies operating in Boston, there are, in total, 69 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 022+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 107+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 286+

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 24 March 2025.

Small cars

R640 - R2 496

All Car Types

R768 - R2 399

To hire a small car in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R765/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Boston, the United States (~R640/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 496/day). In fact, June is about 17% 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, renting a small car saves you 45% 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 R1 014/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Boston, the United States (~R623/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 735/day). In fact, November is about 39% 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, renting a medium car saves you 28% 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 R958/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Boston, the United States (~R659/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R3 683/day). In fact, March is about 32% 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, renting a large car saves you 32% 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 hire a SUV in Boston, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 239/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Boston, the United States (~R823/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 187/day). In fact, March is about 34% 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, renting a SUV 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR566/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen PoloR586/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 24 March 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Boston, such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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
113 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
227 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
164 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,6

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 hiredeals in Boston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Boston with an average daily rate of R795. Data was last updated on 24 March 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on hire cars in Boston. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Corolla QuestR566/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Audi A3R573/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Ford FiestaR586/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Boston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 March 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Boston?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Boston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (R566/day), Hertz (R679/day), and Sixt (R699/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 (8,2 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 R16,39/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R737 and R1 065 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Boston for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R11 368/week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in Boston, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Boston check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Boston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Boston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Boston. Deals were last updated on 24 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Boston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R47+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Travelling to a place near Boston?

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