Cheap car hire in Nantucket
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| Intermediate |
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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 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hire in Nantucket are around 7% cheaper 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 R78,54 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R942 and R1 257, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Nantucket?
Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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 an Intermediate car hire cost in Nantucket?
An Intermediate car hire in Nantucket costs R1 934 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Nantucket?
A Full Size car hire in Nantucket costs R2 229 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Nantucket?
An Economy car hire in Nantucket costs R2 538 per day, on average.
Nantucket car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8,3
Very Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
7.2
3 locations in Nantucket
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
6,8 Okay
Sep 2020
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Nice staffCons:
Car was beat up. Stained seats, dented on outside. Left door latch not working properly. Steering pulls to right.8,8 Very Good
Aug 2019
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They offered a fun car like the Jeep Sahara.Cons:
Totally satisfied8,0 Very Good
Aug 2019
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everything okCons:
price seemed high for the vehicle10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Super friendly staff5,6 Fair
Sep 2018
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Car was filthy.Thrifty
7,7
Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Nantucket
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8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Yea6,0 Okay
Feb 2021
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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
Dec 2020
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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
Jul 2020
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Car was okCons:
No Airport transportation need to be reinbursed10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Nothing was needs to be better was perfect7,2 Good
Oct 2019
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New car and very cleanCons:
LocationHertz
6,0
Okay
34 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.8
3 locations in Nantucket
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Vehicle and service provided by staff.4,4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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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
Sep 2020
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When I got there, the man said they had no cars and he couldn’t honor my reservation.4,4 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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NothingCons:
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.8,8 Very Good
Jul 2018
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New, very comfortable car. Pleasant staff; easy pickup and drop-off.Cons:
I expected it to be expensive, and it was ($112/day for a midsize), but probably less than other rentals on the island.9,6 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Hertz was great, very friendly and helpful.Cons:
carrentals.com who co-booked the rental with Kayak, did not provide Hertz with my contact information. This caused confusion when they tried to call me to tell me the location I had booked the car was closed and to head to a different location. I could not be reached so I showed up at the closed location and had to then catch a cab across town to the open location.Avis
9,7
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.3
2 locations in Nantucket
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