Getting Around Town

Boston is such a great city for walking! If you want to venture further than your feet or energy will carry you, keep the T and commuter rail in mind before you rent a car. Generally speaking, you will not need a car while here. Navigating around boston as well as parking can be quite difficult. Save yourself the time, money, and frustration of driving in Boston!

Subway

The Boston MBTA "T" has the oldest subway tunnel in the nation still in use. Many guests use the "T" to visit cambridge or go down to the JFK museum. Our closest T stops are the Back Bay Station on the Orange Line and the Prudential Stop on the Green E Line. For in-depth information about the Boston MBTA System including newer silver line, visit www.mbta.com.

Communter Rail

The commuter rail system in Boston is excellent if you want to take a day trip to Rockport or Salem. Departing from North Station, the commuter rail is an easy way to visit these places withouth a car.

Car Rentals

Day trips to Concord and Lexington require a rental car as they are not easily reached via mass transit. So, if you absolutely insist on renting a car, there are a few tips to remember. Make sure you have detailed directions or maps as Boston can be very confusing for drivers unfamiliar with the city. Also, rent a smaller car instead of a big land-yacht. Parking is tight and expensive.

The following rental car agencies are within walking or T distance in case you want to rent a car for a day or two.

Avis: Westland Ave. (617) 534-1400
Dollar: Marriott Hotel (617) 578-0025
Budget: Park Plaza (617) 497-3669
Hertz: Park Plaza (617) 338-1506
National: Downtown Boston (617) 557-7179
Thrifty: Downtown Boston (617) 330-5011