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Car rental prices in Cambridge by car type

Prices last seen in September 2025. They may have changed. Search your dates for current prices.
Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark 3 $60
Compact Kia Soul, Nissan Versa 4 $61
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Jetta 4 $59
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 4 $63
Full size Toyota Camry, Mercedes C Class 3 $142
Small SUV Buick Encore, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2 $217
Medium SUV Ford Edge, Toyota Rav4, BMW X1 4 $149 $164
Large SUV Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe 4 $130 $247
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Voyager 3 $178
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan 2 $186
Luxury Chrysler 300, BMW 5 Series 4 $132
Premium Volkswagen Passat, BMW 2 Series, Nissan Maxima 4 $115
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible 2 $170

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2025. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Chevrolet Spark rental car in Cambridge Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $60/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Cambridge Hertz

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $61/day
Kia Soul rental car in Cambridge Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $135/day
Kia Rio rental car in Cambridge Budget

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $141/day

Car rental companies near Cambridge

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2025. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

23 min wait Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $134/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.5

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Free additional driver
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo in Boston Central
270 Atlantic Ave, Boston, 02110, MA
8888266893

National

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 25 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $136/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

National at Boston Airport
15 Transportation Way, East Boston, 02128, MA
8332305697

Enterprise

Open 24 hours 24 min wait Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $47/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Enterprise in Boston/allston
996 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, 02215 1202, MA
6177386003

Dollar

16 min wait Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $108/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Boston Central
Motor Mart Garage, 3 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, United States, 02116
(617) 457-8157

Sixt

Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 21 min wait Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $37/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.6

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt in Boston/allston
777 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, 02139-4614, MA
+1-8887498227

Thrifty

12 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.8
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $85/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 8.1 Service at the rental desk 7.5 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Thrifty in Boston Central
100 Tomahawk Drive, East Boston, MA, United States, 02128
(877) 283-0898, (781) 289-6867

Hertz

Open 24 hours 18 min wait Credit card only
7.5
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Boston/allston
110 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, Ma, 02138, MA
6178762758

Avis

Open 24 hours 17 min wait Credit card only
7.0
Good 5000+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 6.5 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Boston/allston
1 Bennett Street Charles Hotel Harvard Square, Cambridge, 02138, MA
617-534-1430

Budget

Open 24 hours 14 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 10000+ reviews
from $46/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget in Boston/allston
350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 02139, MA
617-577-7606

Payless

Free shuttle bus 16 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.6

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless in Boston Central
15 Transportation Way, Boston, 02128, MA
617-561-0139

Rental conditions in Cambridge

Based on 10 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2025.

Debit card Accepted by 3 of 10 suppliers: National, Dollar and Thrifty.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 7 of 10 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 10 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Nissan Leaf Electric, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric and Ford Mustang Mach-E, from $29 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (5 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 3 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $47–$399.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Where to pick up

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Boston/allston · 3 km City office 5 $37 19 min
Boston Central · 6 km City office 9 $39 16 min
Boston Airport · 9 km Airport 10 $70 12 min
Lowell, Ma Dsh Dollar Lowell · 33 km City office 2 $44 21 min

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Car rental in Cambridge: what to expect

Open 24 hours: National, Enterprise, Hertz, Avis and Budget. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 12 min at Thrifty to 25 min at National.

For a small car, Sixt is the cheapest at about $37 a day and is rated 8.1 out of 10. Alamo is rated 9.2 and costs about $152.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 10 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Cambridge: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Cambridge?
Car rental in Cambridge starts from $59 per day, and the average price is $192 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2025. Prices may have changed since. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $578 for a 3-day weekend and $1 349 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Cambridge?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Cambridge are:
  • Sixt: rated 8.1/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $279 per day
  • Hertz: rated 7.5/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $166 per day
  • Avis: rated 6.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $175 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2025.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Cambridge?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Cambridge are:
  • Hertz: about $61 per day
  • Budget: about $138 per day
  • Avis: about $142 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2025. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Cambridge?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Cambridge and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Cambridge, one-way rentals are offered by Hertz, Avis and Budget. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Cambridge?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Cambridge is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Cambridge:
  • Budget: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Cambridge with a debit card?
Rental companies in Cambridge typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Cambridge offer unlimited mileage?
4 rental companies in Cambridge include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Sixt, Hertz and Avis. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Cambridge?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Cambridge are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Sixt, Hertz, Avis and Budget.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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