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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Nantucket

  • Car rentals in Nantucket allow you to explore the region at your comfort without having to wait for public transport, which can be time-consuming. Renting a car is also beneficial since you can travel anywhere with ease, at your own pace, and enjoy the change of scenery. This gives you comfort and peace of mind, especially if you’re in Nantucket for a vacation. With a nice vehicle from rental cars in Nantucket, you can conveniently visit places such as the Whaling Museum, the Great Point Lighthouse, among other attractions.
  • There are car rentals in Nantucket that operate within Nantucket Memorial Airport premises. One example is Hertz, with an office situated at the rental car counter, which can easily be seen from the Crosswinds Restaurants, as it is located at the south end of the main terminal. Other Nantucket car rentals, such as Avis, Budget, and another Hertz branch are located along the airport route, which is served by ACK Airport Shuttle Service buses that leave the airport every 20min from 10am to 6pm.
  • Nantucket is a small town with about 400 miles of well-maintained public roads. However, 313 miles of roads are privately owned, which are usually less maintained. To avoid accidents on such roads, follow traffic rules and drive at a reasonable speed. Also, during cold seasons, the roads are icy, making them slippery, and the weather foggy, which reduces visibility. When driving under such conditions, turn on the fog lights and maintain a safe distance between cars.
  • In Nantucket, rush hour is early in the morning from 5am to 8am and in the evening from 5pm to 6pm, on weekdays. To avoid the frustrations of getting stuck in traffic, we advise you to travel either before 5pm or after 6pm. In case you have to travel during peak hours, you can use Polposis Road, West Creek Road, or Williams Lane, which are usually less congested. Try to avoid intersections such as Surfside Road, at Vesper Lane, and Orange Street at Union Street.
  • Book your car hire in Nantucket at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size hire cars in Nantucket are around 26% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Nantucket

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Nantucket?

    If you’re planning to drive alone or with your partner around Nantucket, a compact mid-size, fuel-efficient car is preferable. Privately owned roads and some attractions areas located some distance away from the town, such as Siasconset Quaint Fishing and Cottage and the Bluff Walk, may need a more powerful car, such as 4WD.

  • What’s the speed limit in Nantucket?

    The maximum speed limit is around 30mph in most parts of Nantucket town but drops to 25mph in thickly settled residential areas and business centers. Other areas such as Milestone Road and Polpis Road have a speed limit of 35mph, while other regions like Monomoy Road have a speed limit of 30mph. Nantucket’s transport department has invested in road signposts across all major roads to enhance traffic safety, so pay careful attention to signs to avoid accidents. Nantucket authorities are strict with their traffic regulations. Therefore, we advise adhering to traffic guidelines at all times.

  • Where are the best places to park in Nantucket?

    Free public parking slots in Nantucket are available at Washington Street, Valet Parking of America at Broad Street, and Town Lot. There are NRTA Park & Ride Lots at three locations, along Surfside Road, 5 Dave Street, and 27 Fairgrounds Road. Parking at Hy-Line will cost you about $15 per day.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Nantucket?

    The average price of fuel in Nantucket is R61,42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R737 and R983, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Nantucket?

    Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Nantucket.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Nantucket?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Nantucket?

    A Full Size car hire in Nantucket costs R2 769 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Nantucket?

    A Standard car hire in Nantucket costs R2 983 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Nantucket?

    An Intermediate car hire in Nantucket costs R2 007 per day, on average.

Nantucket car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.3

3 locations in Nantucket

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14 Airport Road

+1 508 228 9421

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223 Stevens Street

+1 508 778 1640

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72 Airport Road

+1 508 693 2402

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

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Great experience overall. The agent at the counter was helpful and friendly. LOVE that there was so little paperwork. Time at the counter was fast. Still pricey however.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Vehicle and service provided by staff.

4,4 Mediocre

Conlan, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I searched for a car rental pickup in Hyannis, MA. The search setting apparently also included rentals in Nantucket. So when I arrived to pick up the car, the car was not available in Hyannis. When I inquired, I learned my car rental pickup had been booked for Nantucket, a location I could not even get to without taking a ferry. Furthermore, my drop-off location was in NJ. So the notion that I was allowed to pickup a car on an island to be dropped off in NJ is absurd. This type of booking should not be allowed to even take place. Who would ever rent a car in Nantucket, pay to put a rental car on a ferry, then drop it off on the mainland. You need to put in booking restrictions against this type of reservation, so this does not occur in the future.

2,0 Poor

Brooke, Sept 2020

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Cons:

When I got there, the man said they had no cars and he couldn’t honor my reservation.

4,4 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2020

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Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The staff at the pickup were extremely unprofessional, the main Hertz customer service was the worst I have ever experienced, and the dropoff location had been closed several months ago.

1,9 Poor

Kathryn, Oct 2021

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It was a nightmare. I booked a car for Hyannis MA and they booked me one in Nantucket. Trying to cancel on line did not work and it took many frustrating phone calls to finally get it cancelled and our money refunded. Fortunately our friends were able to pick us up in Hyannis so the lack of a car there wasn’t as bad as it might have been. I have no idea why they booked a car on Nantucket, Priceline could see I had plane reservations to Hyannis.

1 out of 3

Budget

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3 locations in Nantucket

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65 South Street

+1 508 771 1430

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71 Airport Rd (Main Terminal)

+1 508 693 1911

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9 Oak Bluffs Avenue

+1 508 693 1911

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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Katie is amazing! 100% would recommend. Thanks for the great service!

6,8 Okay

Margaret, Sept 2020

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Pros:

Nice staff

Cons:

Car was beat up. Stained seats, dented on outside. Left door latch not working properly. Steering pulls to right.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Standard

KAYAK
Super efficient pick up and drop off, exceptionally friendly representative at pick up, we got a great car upgrade too

2,0 Poor

Lily, Jun 2023

Compact

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I got there and there were no cars. Terrible experience

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

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I really liked the location (right near ferry) and the easy check-in and out!

1 out of 2

Avis

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65 South Street

+1 508 771 4554

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71 Airport Road

+1 508 693 2226

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2021

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Got a much better car than advertised. Quick and "for the market" relatively inexpensive.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

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220 Ocean Street Dock

+1 508 246 8199

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220 Ocean Street

+1 508 771 0450

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

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they didnt let me pick up the car. because of im under 25 and i charged insurance

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2024

People carrier

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The lobby where the Thrifty desk is located is crazy loud. I could barely hear the representative when I called the location directly. It completely put me off, but I stuck with it. I had no problem with the car or staff. The walk to the lot for picking up the car is a bit of a pain but I'm not sure how they could work around that since the office is right at the dock. Overall a good experience.

8,0 Very Good

Paul, Apr 2021

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Pros:

Yea

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2021

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Pros:

Staff was friendy and helpful. Car was clean. Location of agency inconvenient. NOT AT AIRPORT as advertised.

Cons:

Thrifty was not located where advertised. Advertised that it was at the airport, NOT TRUE. Agency is located about 1 mile away from airport. I had to get a ride to pick up carand was dropped off at airport where agency was supposed to be and isn't. Had to wait till manager could come and pick me up. Very inconvenient.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Rental was for a commercial van and it was a bait and switch situation - instead of the van the only available vehicle was a Penske box truck. Vehicle had more than 100,000 miles, reeked of smoke and felt dangerous to drive.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2020

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Pros:

Car was ok

Cons:

No Airport transportation need to be reinbursed
38 travellers who hired a car in Nantucket gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.0

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