Car rentals in Allston, Boston

On average, it will cost you $62 per day to rent a car in Allston. Depending on the time of year, what type of car you rent, and what agency you rent from, you could end up paying as much as $88 per day or as little as $41 per day. The price of a rental car in Allston commonly fluctuates by about 54%.

The cheapest rental car company in Allston is Avis at $41/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include Budget at $43/day and Enterprise Rent-A-Car at $44/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighborhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you rent.

With an average review score of 8.8/10 from 29 reviewers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is rated the best car rental company in Allston by our users.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Allston are SUV sized cars. 19% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $69/day on average.

At the moment, the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Boston are East Boston and Bay Village from Thrifty and Hertz, respectively. Thrifty in East Boston has average rental rates of $28/day while Hertz in Bay Village offers rentals for $29/day on average.

Consider renting a car in Allston for 16 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighborhood. The average daily rental cost for 16 days is $64. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of $473 and $197, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Allston car rental will cost $1,359 in total on average.

The best time to rent a car in Allston is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 85+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $41 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Allston is July, at $97 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Allston are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 16 operators available for cars in Allston as of March 2026.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Allston. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Allston, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.