Hiring a car in Boston
SIXT branches in Boston ⚑Three branches serve the area: Boston Airport, Boston/Westin Seaport, and Cambridge/Courtyard Marriott. The Seaport and Cambridge desks suit downtown stays. | Speed limits in Boston ⚠City limits are 25–30 mph (40–48 km/h); highways run up to 65 mph (105 km/h). Turning right on red is usually permitted unless a sign prohibits it. |
Tolls around Boston £Tolls apply on some bridges and tunnels and on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), collected electronically. Staff will explain E-ZPass use at pick-up. | Parking in Boston ⓅBoston Common Garage, Prudential Center Parking, and Logan Airport Parking cover the Freedom Trail, Back Bay, and arrivals. Watch for street-cleaning zones – parking tickets are common. |
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| Car categories in Boston ⚙Boston bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, pickup trucks, convertibles, luxury cars, and minibuses. Pickup trucks are the most popular choice among our Boston customers. |
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SIXT Car Hire in Boston
Boston car hire with SIXT offers travellers the benefit of a wide range of premium vehicles and bookable extras. Enjoy convenient pick-ups and flexible working hours. Hiring a car makes navigating Boston's historic streets and modern cityscape easy. Experience the freedom and comfort that only a rental car can provide. Car rental in Boston is available from various places around the city, such as Boston Airport and the Boston Westin Seaport. For a little extra dependability, consider some extra protection.
Driving Tips for Boston
Here are a few driving tips when renting a car in Boston:
- Navigate the rotaries: Boston has numerous rotaries (traffic circles), such as those found on the outskirts of the city. Traffic within the rotary has the right of way, so yield to vehicles already in the circle.
- Narrow, one-way streets: Many of Boston’s streets, particularly in older neighbourhoods like the North End and Beacon Hill, are more narrow and one-way. Plan your route in order to navigate these tight spaces.
- Pedestrians and cyclists: Boston is a pedestrian-friendly city with many college students and cyclists. Areas around universities like Harvard, MIT and Boston University are especially busy.
- Use parking garages: Choose parking garages like the Boston Common Garage or the Prudential Center Garage. Street parking in Boston is restricted and a parking garage can be a better and safer option.
- Driving during sports events: Traffic around Fenway Park and TD Garden can be heavy during Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics games. If you want to watch the game, check the sports schedule and plan your routes accordingly.
Best places to visit in Boston
Boston car hire offers the perfect opportunity to travel around the area and visit spots like these:
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Housed in a Venetian-style palazzo, you can find an impressive collection of art pieces, books, and manuscripts. Less than 0.2 miles from the museum, you will find plenty of car parks.
- Blue Hills Reservation: Just 11 miles south of Boston, Blue Hills Reservation offers over 7,000 acres of hiking, biking and skiing trails. Driving is a convenient way to access this expansive park.
- Walden Pond: Located about 20 miles from Boston in Concord, Walden Pond offers serene hiking trails and picturesque swimming spots. A rental car is the best option for visiting, as public transportation options are limited.
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