Car Rental Massachusetts

Warm summers and snowy winters make Massachusetts a pleasure to explore in any season. Car rental is a great way to unlock every corner of this beautiful state. You can cross the entire state in just three hours, so every town is within reach.

The state’s capital has a thriving business district and fantastic attractions from museums to the Fenway Park Stadium – home to the city’s American League baseball team. This sprawling city is well-connected with interstates 90 and 93 crossing at the center.

The Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) winds west across the state past many major towns and cities. Exit at Interstate 290 to reach the charming town of Worcester, home to the EcoTarium science and nature museum. Continue until you reach Interstate 291 to find Springfield, the unofficial capital of New England’s Pioneer Valley.

From here, use Interstate 91 to travel north through the beautiful lakes of central Massachusetts or continue to Pittsfield and the state’s western edge.

Boston is a great place to start exploring the Massachusetts coast. Scenic Highway 107 crosses the marshland to Salem. This route includes tolls, so speak to your car rental agent about the Pay By Plate electronic tolling system before you travel.

Interstate 95 provides a direct route to the wild Plum Island coastline, while Highway 3 meanders south past national forests and quaint coastal towns. Join Highway 6 to explore many idyllic beaches on the Cape Cod Peninsula.

It is usually legal to turn right on red in Massachusetts but keep an eye out for signpost prohibiting this. The maximum state speed limit is 70mph (112km/h), reducing to 65mph (105 km/h) on rural freeways and 55mph (89 km/h) on urban freeways.

On urban roads these fall to 40mph (64 km/h) in less populated areas and 30mph (48 km/h) in residential areas, dropping to 20 mph (32 km/h) in a school zone when children are present and occasionally lower.

Blissful beaches, bewitching towns and towering, tree-topped mountains – Massachusetts is a treasure trove of beauty, history and intriguing New England culture. Dive into the capital at Boston or embark on a road trip between beaches and wonderful state parks.

Car rental in Massachusetts allows you to see the best of one of the oldest European colonies in North America.

Urban wonders at Boston Harbour

Boston is the jewel of the Massachusetts coastline, home to thriving commercial centres rising high above the sea. This famous metropolis is the site of the famous Boston Tea Party protest, making it one of the most important cities in US colonial history.

The Freedom Trail is a popular way to see the city’s best historical sites. The 4-kilometer path stretches from Boston Common to Massachusetts State House and on to the Bunker Hill Monument. Walk through key moments in US history, from the Boston Massacre to the Declaration of Independence.

There are several top attractions tucked in near to the central Financial District, including the Children’s Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art and New England Aquarium.

Head out of the central district to find the picturesque 1900s Boston Public Garden and the lively Fenway Park arena.

Discover the wild eastern coast

The sandy shoreline is home to many great relaxation spots and top summer vacation resorts. The Massachusetts coast is just as wild and wonderful as the sight that greeted the Pilgrims those centuries ago, complete with refreshing salty air.

Nahant is a quaint island town perched on a rocky resort. The Nahant Road makes this town easy to access from the mainland, but you’ll still feel disconnected from the cityscape beyond. Plum Island is another barrier island that’s easy to access in your rental car. Cruise into the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to snap up impressive photographs of the unique wetland landscape and impressive animals.

If you prefer colourful and contemporary beachside vacations, try Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod. This lively destination is filled with art galleries, top-rated restaurants and vibrant life.

To see fairy tale cottages, lighthouses and even more beaches, park up and take a boat to Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod. Here you can taste local wine or simply snap some photographs of the unspoilt coastline.

Spellbinding Salem

Massachusetts is known as the Old Colony State and there’s no better place to see the darker side of its history than in eerie Salem. The Salem Witch Trials saw superstition take hold of a community of Pilgrims, so there are few better places to experience a Halloween spook.

If you love exploring life’s mysterious side, you’ll be thrilled by the exhibits on offer. Take a haunted house tour through the Salem Witch Village to let your imagination run wild or embark on a sombre walk through the Witch Museum to learn about the horrors of 1692.

Reserve your car rental online to start planning an unforgettable trip through Massachusetts.