Massachusetts Car Rental
Car Rental in Massachusetts
Book your car rental in Massachusetts to uncover some of the most historically important sites in the US. Home to some of the greatest universities in the world, the state is brimming with rich history and New England charm.
When you rent a car in Massachusetts with Hertz, you’re choosing style, ease and convenience. Not only do we have a fleet of vehicles to suit a range of needs, but there are car rental pick-up locations sprinkled across the state. Start in the iconic city of Boston and take to the open road to Worcester, Springfield, Salem and beyond.
You’ll find a wide selection of cars to choose from at Hertz, including spacious SUVs for families, sedans for solo business trips and sporty convertibles perfect for a couple’s road trip. Whatever you need a car rental in Massachusetts for, Hertz has a vehicle for you.
Reserve your Massachusetts car rental online today and cruise along the east coast and through historic cities.
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Massachusetts Car Rental FAQs
What are the main roads and highways in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is well-connected by interstates, so you can take your rental car far and wide. Some of the most important are:
- Interstate (I-90) starts in Boston and runs west to Seattle, Washington. In Massachusetts, it’s a toll highway known as the Massachusetts Turnpike.
- Interstate 91 (I-91) starts on New England’s border with Canada, and concludes in New Haven, Connecticut, via Springfield in Massachusetts.
- Interstate 95 (I-95) runs north-south for 91 miles, entering Massachusetts from Rhode Island before exiting into New Hampshire.
- Interstate 495 (I-495), a Blue Star Memorial Highway, branches off I-95 in the northeast corner of Massachusetts, taking a wide route around Boston, before concluding in the south-eastern point of the state.
What are the state laws for driving in Massachusetts?
- Right of way. You must give way at stop signs, T-intersections, and three-way and four-way stop signs (to the car that appeared at the intersection first). When turning left, you need to yield the right of way to approaching vehicles).
- Headlights. All vehicles must have lights on in snow, fog or icy conditions from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. You also need them on when going through a tunnel.
- Driving with a cell phone. You should only use hands-free devices while driving.
Are there tolls to pay when driving in Massachusetts?
There are five toll roads in Massachusetts. Prices can sometimes vary. These include:
Massachusetts Turnpike
- Spanning 138 miles, it connects Boston, Worcester and Springfield.
- From: I-90, Logan International Airport
- To: New York state line, West Stockbridge
Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge
- With three lanes of traffic on two levels, Tobin Bridge is the largest bridge in New England.
- From: Boston
- To: Chelsea
Ted Williams Tunnel
- Traveling under the Boston Harbor, Ted Williams Tunnel joins South Boston to the nearby Logan International Airport.
- From: South Boston
- To: Route 1A, East Boston
Callahan Tunnel
- Running under the Boston Harbor, Callahan Tunnel takes traffic away from the city.
- From: North End
- To: Logan International Airport, Route 1A
Sumner Tunnel
- Sumner Tunnel also carries traffic under Boston Harbor.
- From: Logan International Airport, Route 1A
- To: I-93, Storrow Drive
How to pay tolls in Massachusetts
If you take your rental car through a Massachusetts toll, you can pay via a few ways. Not only is Hertz’s PlatePass an option, but you can also use the Massachusetts electronic tolling program, EZDriveMA, or:
- National E-ZPass
- Pay By Plate MA Registered
- Pay By Plate MA Invoice.
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Fancy a Road Trip in Massachusetts?
Salem to Plymouth: If you fancy a Massachusetts road trip in your rental car, you can enjoy a drive along the coast when you travel from Salem to Plymouth. It’ll take you just under 1 hour, 30 minutes when you take MA-3 from I-93.
Stockbridge to Boston: It’s little more than a two-hour drive across the state from Stockbridge to Boston. Once you get onto I-90, stay on the interstate for 124 miles before exiting onto I-93.
Use our road trip planner to find your perfect route.
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