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If you’re planning to drive alone or with your partner around Nantucket, a compact mid-size, fuel-efficient car is preferable. Privately owned roads and some attractions areas located some distance away from the town, such as Siasconset Quaint Fishing and Cottage and the Bluff Walk, may need a more powerful car, such as 4WD.
The maximum speed limit is around 30mph in most parts of Nantucket town but drops to 25mph in thickly settled residential areas and business centers. Other areas such as Milestone Road and Polpis Road have a speed limit of 35mph, while other regions like Monomoy Road have a speed limit of 30mph. Nantucket’s transport department has invested in road signposts across all major roads to enhance traffic safety, so pay careful attention to signs to avoid accidents. Nantucket authorities are strict with their traffic regulations. Therefore, we advise adhering to traffic guidelines at all times.
Free public parking slots in Nantucket are available at Washington Street, Valet Parking of America at Broad Street, and Town Lot. There are NRTA Park & Ride Lots at three locations, along Surfside Road, 5 Dave Street, and 27 Fairgrounds Road. Parking at Hy-Line will cost you about $15 per day.
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The average price of fuel in Nantucket is £2.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £34 and £46, depending on the car size.
Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nantucket.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car hire in Nantucket costs £61 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in Nantucket costs £89 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Nantucket costs £72 per day, on average.
Most car hire providers in Nantucket offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Nantucket, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
3 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
14 Airport Road
+1 508 228 9421
223 Stevens Street
+1 508 778 1640
72 Airport Road
+1 508 693 2402
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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Vehicle and service provided by staff.4.4 Mediocre
Conlan, Oct 2020
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I searched for a car rental pickup in Hyannis, MA. The search setting apparently also included rentals in Nantucket. So when I arrived to pick up the car, the car was not available in Hyannis. When I inquired, I learned my car rental pickup had been booked for Nantucket, a location I could not even get to without taking a ferry. Furthermore, my drop-off location was in NJ. So the notion that I was allowed to pickup a car on an island to be dropped off in NJ is absurd. This type of booking should not be allowed to even take place. Who would ever rent a car in Nantucket, pay to put a rental car on a ferry, then drop it off on the mainland. You need to put in booking restrictions against this type of reservation, so this does not occur in the future.2.0 Poor
Brooke, Sept 2020
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When I got there, the man said they had no cars and he couldn’t honor my reservation.4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sept 2020
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NothingCons:
The staff at the pickup were extremely unprofessional, the main Hertz customer service was the worst I have ever experienced, and the dropoff location had been closed several months ago.1.9 Poor
Kathryn, Oct 2021
3 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
65 South Street
+1 508 771 1430
71 Airport Rd (Main Terminal)
+1 508 693 1911
9 Oak Bluffs Avenue
+1 508 693 1911
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.8 Okay
Margaret, Sept 2020
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Nice staffCons:
Car was beat up. Stained seats, dented on outside. Left door latch not working properly. Steering pulls to right.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Standard
2.0 Poor
Lily, Jun 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2022
2 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
65 South Street
+1 508 771 4554
71 Airport Road
+1 508 693 2226
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2021
2 locations in Nantucket
Locations in Nantucket
220 Ocean Street Dock
+1 508 246 8199
220 Ocean Street
+1 508 771 0450
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, May 2024
People carrier
8.0 Very Good
Paul, Apr 2021
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Yea6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2021
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Staff was friendy and helpful. Car was clean. Location of agency inconvenient. NOT AT AIRPORT as advertised.Cons:
Thrifty was not located where advertised. Advertised that it was at the airport, NOT TRUE. Agency is located about 1 mile away from airport. I had to get a ride to pick up carand was dropped off at airport where agency was supposed to be and isn't. Had to wait till manager could come and pick me up. Very inconvenient.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2020
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Rental was for a commercial van and it was a bait and switch situation - instead of the van the only available vehicle was a Penske box truck. Vehicle had more than 100,000 miles, reeked of smoke and felt dangerous to drive.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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No Airport transportation need to be reinbursedMost popular car type | Standard |
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Some Nantucket car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Nantucket.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Nantucket car hire.
Pick-up location | Nantucket |
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Car types | Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Luxury SUV, Open-air all-terrain, Pick-up truck, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 1 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular agencies | Turo |