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Pick-up location | Somerville |
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Hire locations | 4 |
Airport locations | 0 |
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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.
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.
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.
The average price of fuel in Somerville is £3.13 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £38 and £50, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Somerville.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Somerville costs £47 per day, on average.
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.
3 locations in Somerville
Locations in Somerville
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
+1 617 299 2075
221 Mystic Avenue
+1 781 391 1561
37 Mystic Ave
+1 617 625 1766
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Everything went off without a problem would recommend to anyone2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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 availableCons:
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 else8.0 Very Good
Jul 2020
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Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
Car choice. I didn’t like the car I had at all.4.8 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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Friendly staffCons:
The car was filthy and full of dog hair. It was also very out of alignment9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff was very friendly and helpful-especially Vladimir.Cons:
Windshield was not clean enough. Had issues with the back-up camera and the radio.4 locations in Somerville
Locations in Somerville
24 Eliot St
+1 617 338 1520
242 Mystic Avenue
+1 781 306 0610
30 Washington St
+1 857 998 3314
646 Somerville Avenue
+1 617 625 7958
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4.0 Mediocre
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
Apr 2021
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The staff was excellentCons:
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
Sept 2020
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Good behavior of people working and nice carsCons:
Helpline services and more instructions on returning car instructions when the store is closed10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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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
Jun 2020
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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
Nov 2019
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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!One location in Somerville
Locations in Somerville
110 Mt Auburn Street
+1 617 876 2758
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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it was very straightforward to take public transit to this Thrifty location from Logan, for no charge and it took perhaps a half-hour which I thought fast. My car performed well and was both new and clean on the inside.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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They don't have any information. Their policies are waste. Their toll charges are compulsory if you don't take it they put fine on you. Thier insurance charges are ao high. Just having car charges low as compared to other companies doesn't matter overall thrifty is super expensive including all insurance toll and other services. They don't have decent cars too.8.4 Very Good
Nov 2016
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Car and service was as expected.Cons:
Separation of collision and liability insurance was a surprise, but it turns out that's common.3.2 Poor
Oct 2016
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I had booked my car rental 4 months in advance to ensure I would get the car I wanted for a road trip through New England. However, when I got to Thrifty they said they could not find the keys for the car I had requested. I had wanted a small car to save on gas mileage and the elevation I would be driving on. Instead they gave me a mid size car that went through a lot of gas. Also, the car reeked of cigarette smoke. The smell was so strong we had to invest in air freshners which did very little for the smell. I had tried spraying perfume as well which was only a momentary fix. We kept the windows down for most of the drive. When we would turn on the AC, a very sour smell would come through the vents. Also, we had been told rolls would be covered; however, before leaving we told the car had not been registered to EZ Pass so we would be responsible for all tolls, which added up. Long story short, do not rent from this company.6.4 Okay
Oct 2016
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Cleanliness, comfortCons:
Why pick up at Thrifty Cambridge instead of BOS airport as agree at booking which we have to take Uber for another $62 for round trip to airport !One location in Somerville
Locations in Somerville
70 Prospect Street
+1 617 628 8800
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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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.
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.