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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Somerville

  • Very few things give the same thrill as going on vacation or even a business trip to a new city. If you want to make the most out of your Somerville trip, renting a car from car rentals in Somerville will be an ideal option. You'll have the flexibility to skip on public transportation, which in turn will result in utter freedom to explore any part of the city on your own schedule. You can personalize your trip as you deem fit and enjoy comfort, safety, and privacy, especially if you have young kids. You'll be free of restrictions, and you can pack as much cargo as you like since you have your own trunk, depending on the activities you intend to engage in. Imagine having the flexibility to venture out of the city to check out Old Sturbridge Village, about 58 miles away, or as far as Martha's Vineyard, about 94 miles away from the city, at your convenience.
  • The Rental Car Center at the Boston Logan International Airport is a few minutes away from the terminal. You'll find a shuttle bus at the lower level of the terminal that will take you directly to the center. You'll find Somerville car rentals along with the four-level garage, some of them including Enterprise, Thrifty, and Hertz.
  • Jaywalking has been an ongoing issue in Somerville for a couple of years now, to the extent of the police fining pedestrians for it. Route 28 and East Main Street are especially a problem for this. In downtown Somerville, be wary of other drivers who may not necessarily be concerned about running red lights. Avoid turning at a red light, going over sidewalks, and turning on a double yellow line.
  • Interstate 93 southbound in the morning commute at around 7am can be quite congested. It goes on until 9am, after which it dies down to manageable traffic. Evening traffic starts backing up at about 3pm, and you can expect a gridlock by 5pm, only to move a lot faster around 7pm. Highway 28 can be just as bad, so try to avoid these rush hours or give yourself extra time if you must commute. Downtown Somerville can also be congested during these times, so try to move earlier or later than everyone else to enjoy the road.
  • Book your car hire in Somerville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about car hire in Somerville

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Somerville?

    If you're wondering what kind of car to get from car rentals in Somerville, then any car from an economy to a full-size car will do just fine. If you consider how many people you need to take with you, how much cargo you're carrying, and how far you're willing to venture out of the city, choosing a car will become easy. If you're looking to go out of town to venture into rural roads, you may want to get an SUV instead.

  • What’s the speed limit in Somerville?

    The city of Somerville has a blanket speed limit of 25mph unless otherwise posted. You'll find some safety zone areas as well with signs of a 20mph limit. Safety zones include school zones and playgrounds.

  • Where are the best places to park in Somerville?

    Parking meters in Somerville are active Mondays through Saturday from 8am to 8pm and charge approximately $1.25 per hour. Parking on Sundays and holidays is free. Curbside parking spots have yellow bands on the meter post and allow parking for a maximum of 2h. Off-street parking lots allow parking for about 3h and have an orange band of the meter post.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Somerville?

    The average price of fuel in Somerville 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.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Somerville?

    Standard (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Somerville.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Logan Intl airport (BOS)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Logan Intl airport include Hertz, Budget, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Logan Intl airport (BOS)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Logan Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Somerville?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Somerville?

    A Standard car hire in Somerville costs £70 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Somerville?

    Most car hire providers in Somerville offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Somerville, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Somerville car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.7

Value for money

9.0

3 locations in Somerville

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Locations in Somerville

1815 Massachusetts Avenue

+1 617 299 2075

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221 Mystic Avenue

+1 781 391 1561

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37 Mystic Ave

+1 617 625 1766

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

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Easy to pick up and return the car. No bait and switch pricing.

10.0 Wonderful

Megan, Feb 2024

Compact SUV

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Riley was friendly, helpful, and quick. Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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Everything went off without a problem would recommend to anyone

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

They at least called to tell me the car I was to pick up that day, but had rented online a few days prior, was not available

Cons:

If they had called me before the day of the rental. The woman said they had been sold out of cars for days. I had rented it 2 or 3 days prior so they rented me a car that did not exist. They could have served me better to not rent me a car at all. Just tell me they aren't available so I don't have to end up paying more someplace else

8.0 Very Good

Kenny, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up and drop off.

Cons:

Car choice. I didn’t like the car I had at all.

4.8 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

The car was filthy and full of dog hair. It was also very out of alignment

1 out of 3

Hertz

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Somerville

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242 Mystic Avenue

+1 781 306 0610

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30 Washington St

+1 857 998 3314

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646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

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The staff who helped me at pick-up was very kind.

Cons:

1. the car smelled like cigarettes. 2. They did not have the class of vehicle which I reserved, and I was given the worst vehicle i've driven in my life. I needed a car for a golf trip, and the vehicle I was given couldn't even fit 1 bag of golf clubs in the trunk.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Pros:

The staff was excellent

Cons:

The broken rear view mirror was a repeating problem. It would not stay in position. I had to stop numerous times to readjust it because it would close onto the door while on the highway making it impossible to see out the back on the right side of the van. Not acceptable.

7.6 Good

Muhammad Ibrahim, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Good behavior of people working and nice cars

Cons:

Helpline services and more instructions on returning car instructions when the store is closed

10.0 Wonderful

Betsy, Jul 2020

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Pros:

The staff at Hertz Rental Car were helpful & friendly. The car was comfortable & was the best price out there. The office was in a location that was easy to get to.

Cons:

The Hertz location that I went to did not accept debit cards. It would have made my experience much better if I had been informed of that ahead of time as I had to go back home to get my credit card. Even better, I thought they did not have a viable reason for not accepting debit cards in the first place.

2.8 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

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Car smelled as if four people Chain smoked in it. Rental agency had no other cars on the lot to exchange. Felt sick entire time - smell was so strong. I ordered a VW Jetta and got a Chevy Malibu.

10.0 Wonderful

Lucas, Nov 2019

KAYAK

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I love having a Hertz so close to home. Not a good choice if you're renting from the airport but for Camberville people, this is a great option!

1 out of 4

Thrifty

6.0

Okay

One location in Somerville

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Locations in Somerville

646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

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Dollar

5.7

Fair

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646 Somerville Avenue

+1 617 625 7958

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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70 Prospect Street

+1 617 628 8800

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27 travellers who hired a car in Somerville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9

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Most popular car type

Standard

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Car hire insurance in Somerville

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Somerville 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 Somerville.

Deductible

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 Somerville car hire.

Somerville car hire information

Pick-up locationSomerville
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Hire locations6
Airport locations0