Boston Logan Airport Car Rental (BOS): Cars, SUVs & Vans
Why rent a car at Boston Logan Airport
Boston Logan Airport car rental puts the city, North Shore and wider New England within the same trip. For suppliers based at Logan's Rental Car Center, the journey begins with a free Massport shuttle from the terminal. Compare cars, SUVs and vans around your group and luggage, then plan the transfer and return so there is more time for the places you came to see.
Where to collect a rental car at Boston Logan Airport
Logan's consolidated Rental Car Center is at 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. It is separate from the passenger terminals. For a supplier based there, collect your bags, complete any arrival formalities and follow signs to Ground Transportation and the Rental Car Shuttle on the lower level.
The blue Massport airport shuttles connect the terminals with the center. The shuttle is free; your booking confirmation identifies the rental company and where to complete collection. If the booking instead gives an off-airport meeting point or supplier-specific transfer, follow those instructions.
Which shuttle serves my terminal?
Massport lists these Rental Car Center routes:
- Route 22: Terminals A and B, the MBTA Airport Station and the Rental Car Center during the daytime and evening operating period.
- Route 33: Terminals C and E, the MBTA Airport Station and the Rental Car Center during the daytime and evening operating period.
- Route 55: all four terminals, the MBTA Airport Station and the Rental Car Center during early-morning and late-evening off-peak service.
Confirm that the bus is serving the Rental Car Center before boarding. Other blue airport routes serve different destinations. The buses have luggage racks and accessibility features, including low floors and wheelchair lifts.
Follow the signs at your terminal on the day, particularly where construction affects the curb. Massport's roadway and construction updates are worth checking before travel. A flight's landing time is not a realistic collection time on its own: leave room for getting off the aircraft, baggage, the bus and the rental process.
Choose the vehicle for the trip beyond the terminal
For a couple heading to Boston and taking an occasional regional drive, a car may be all you need. A family bringing child seats and several bags should compare usable luggage space across cars, SUVs and minivans. Think about the return journey too, when everyone's bags will be back in the vehicle together.
Traveling with an extended family, team or friends? Our 12- versus 15-passenger van comparison helps you weigh seating against luggage and driving considerations. You can also explore 15-passenger van rentals when the group needs more seats. Work out the bags and equipment before deciding that one vehicle will carry everything.
A Boston route detail that matters for taller vans
Storrow Drive and Soldiers Field Road in Boston, and Memorial Drive in Cambridge, have low bridges and restrictions on oversized vehicles. Review the state's large-vehicle road guidance, confirm the actual vehicle height and use a route suitable for it. Follow posted restrictions even if ordinary car navigation suggests a river-road shortcut. Check hotel and parking-garage clearance for the same reason.
Settle the booking details before your flight
Compare the complete rental price and the conditions that matter to your plans: the named supplier and collection address, counter hours, driver's license and age requirements, payment method, deposit, mileage and cancellation terms. The rental deposit guide explains the difference between a quoted rental price and funds that may be held at collection.
For a late arrival, confirm the supplier's instructions for your flight and collection time. Airport transport service does not mean every rental counter follows the same hours. Add required child seats or other equipment through the applicable booking process, and arrange any accessibility needs directly with the supplier before travel.
Decide whether to drive straight away or start with the city
If you are heading to accommodation beyond central Boston, visiting several addresses or continuing into New England, collecting at Logan can make the first leg simpler. Load the luggage once, set the route before leaving the center and begin with one clear destination rather than a string of arrival-day stops.
For a first stay built around central Boston, consider enjoying the city before beginning the rental. The Silver Line SL1 connects the airport with South Station, and airport shuttles connect with the MBTA Blue Line at Airport Station. Massport's ground-access report describes these public-transport connections. The best option depends on your accommodation, bags and travel time. Our Boston city rental and trip guide combines walkable neighborhood outings with the days a car adds the most value.
Once you are ready for the coast, try a one-day drive to Salem and Cape Ann. A Salem morning followed by either Gloucester or Rockport gives the day a satisfying change of scene without racing between every harbor town. Plan it as a separate outing, with time to settle in after your flight.
Understand toll handling before leaving the center
MassDOT's toll system uses electronic collection. Ask how the rental supplier handles tolls and whether its program adds service charges, then follow the agreed process. Our rental-car guide to E-ZPass and plate billing explains the questions to resolve before driving through a toll point. The state's toll payment information covers the road system itself; the rental agreement determines how those charges reach you.
Returning your rental car at BOS
For a Rental Car Center booking, navigate to 15 Transportation Way and follow the airport's Rental Car Return signs, then the signs for your company. Use the return address on the agreement if your supplier is based elsewhere. Do not head straight to a passenger terminal expecting to hand over the vehicle there.
Complete the return, collect everyone's belongings and keep the return record. Then follow the shuttle signs for the passenger terminals. Check your airline's departure terminal and the bus destination before boarding, since the daytime routes serve different terminal groups.
Build the airport day backward from your airline's check-in guidance. Allow for the drive, any required refueling or charging, the vehicle handover and shuttle transfer as well as security and check-in. That keeps the last coastal stop or city meal from becoming a rushed finish.
Enter BOS, your pickup and return dates and times, and the driver's age to compare Boston Logan rentals. Review the vehicle space and collection details alongside the total price, then choose the option that fits the trip.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Suppliers based at Logan's consolidated Rental Car Center are in a separate facility at 15 Transportation Way, East Boston. A free Massport shuttle connects the terminals with the center. Check your booking confirmation because an off-airport supplier may give different transfer instructions.
Massport lists Route 22 for Terminals A and B and Route 33 for Terminals C and E during their daytime and evening service. Route 55 serves all four terminals during early-morning and late-evening off-peak service. Follow current airport signs and confirm the bus destination before boarding.
That depends on the rental supplier, the booked collection time and its procedures for delayed flights. Confirm the arrangements before departure and contact the supplier if your plans change. Shuttle availability should not be treated as confirmation that a particular counter is open.
Compare the vehicles returned for your travel dates and review the seating, luggage space and driver requirements. Larger groups should account for all bags and equipment, not just the number of seats. For a tall van, check route restrictions and parking clearance before setting off.
Follow the supplier's return address and, for a Rental Car Center booking, the airport's Rental Car Return signs to the correct company area. After completing the return, take the appropriate terminal shuttle. Allow time for the handover and transfer before your airline's check-in deadline.
MassDOT's toll system uses electronic collection, while the rental supplier determines the billing arrangement and any service fees. Review the toll program before driving and ask how it works if you intend to use a personal transponder. Do not assume a toll charge is included in the rental price.