Cambridge car rentals from $35/day

Unless it is winter, there is no need for a 4-wheel-drive car, but a compact car is a wise decision to make in either case. Travelers who do not need too much luggage space or have many people with them will benefit from the mobility of a smaller car. With traffic conditions sometimes getting extreme in the city, a smaller car is easier to navigate and maneuver around.

Do not drive over 25 mph within the city limits of Cambridge, and slow down in narrower parts of the city. Outside Cambridge, drivers are permitted to go as fast as 50 mph, but check the posted speed limit signs, as regulations can change from street to street (usually between 45 and up to 65 mph is possible). Freeways permit drivers to drive up to 65 mph.

Finding parking in Cambridge can require some patience and time, but it becomes considerably easier when knowing where it is possible. The coveted on-street parking spaces are metered, so have quarters ready to feed the machine accordingly. Time restrictions usually apply from 8 am to 8 pm. There are also parking lots and garages available, which are certainly the best choice if parking overnight, but also quite pricey with an average rate of $20-30 per night.

On average a rental car in Cambridge costs $78 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cambridge found in the last 2 weeks is $42.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($35/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($35/day) and Budget ($47/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 1 Bennett Street 02138 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Cambridge is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cambridge.

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

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

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

A Standard car rental in Cambridge costs $88 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Cambridge costs $93 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Cambridge costs $168 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Cambridge costs $548 per week ($78 per day).

On average a rental car in Cambridge costs $2,347 per month ($78 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Cambridge.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cambridge so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

This primarily depends on your rental company since different companies tend to have different policies. With companies such as Avis, Enterprise, and Budget, free cancellation for cheap car rentals in Cambridge is available until pick-up time, meaning you won’t have to pay a dime if you don’t arrive for your reservation. Others, such as Kyte, allow free cancellation 48 hours before the pick-up time.

Unfortunately, there aren’t any free street parking spaces in the city. If you’re looking for a place to park your cheap rental car in Cambridge, you can check out the municipal parking garages. One is on First Street in East Cambridge near Cambridge Crossing, while the other is on Green Street in Central Square.