Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Car Rental Guide

Last Updated on March 13, 2022 by Kristin

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Do you need a Boston airport car rental? Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the largest airport in New England and the busiest airport in the Northeast outside the New York City metro area. It is located in East Boston, about 2.5 miles from downtown Boston.

Logan airport is divided into four separate terminals: A, B, C and E. International flights use Terminal E. Visitors have the option of using walkways to move between the terminals or riding the frequent curbside shuttle buses.

Rental Cars at BOS Airport

On-site rental cars at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are located in a four-level modern rental car center that is a shuttle bus ride away from the terminals. To reach the rental car center, passengers should pick up any checked bags and exit the airport on the lower level. Blue-and-white shuttle buses frequent each terminal every five minutes.

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There are 10 on-site rental car companies at Boston Logan’s rental car center:

Alamo (833) 230-5696

Available Services: Online check-in and self-service kiosk. Online check-in offers option to “skip the counter” and go straight to your car.
Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Avis (617) 568-6600

Preferred Services: You have the option to accept the preassigned car or exchange it for a similar car from the Select & Go Exchange Area or upgrade the car to a specialty vehicle from the Select & Go Upgrade Area. Cars in the Select & Go Upgrade Area have the additional daily cost posted on the hangtag.
Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7. In a hurry? Place the completed contract and keys in the drop box located in the returns area.

Budget 617-568-6600

Preferred Services: Proceed to the Fastbreak booth in the Budget parking deck. Locate your name on the display and proceed to the area listed, from which any car may be chosen. Choose your vehicle, proceed to the exit booth, present your driver’s license to Budget agent.
Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Dollar (866) 434-2226

Return Location: 100 Tomahawk Drive, Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 6 am-10 pm. After hourse, place the completed contract and keys in the drop box.

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Enterprise (833) 230-5695

Available Services: Self-service kiosks
Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 5:30 am -11:59 pm. After-hours returns available.

Hertz (617) 568-5200

Preferred Services: Gold Canopy Service, Gold Choice, Prestige Service and Fast Lane Powered by CLEAR are available.
Return Location: 156 Tomahawk Drive, Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

National (833) 230-5697

Preferred Services: Aisle and Executive areas, Emerald Reserve Service, and Drop & Go are available.
Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Payless (617) 561-0139

Return Location: 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. Put the address in your car’s GPS or a mapping application, and follow the directions to Logan Airport. When you reach the airport grounds, look for signs that say “Rental Car Center” that will take you to the drop-off point.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 7 am-11 pm. After-hours returns available.