National Car Rental at Boston Airport

Logan International Airport (BOS) is the nineteenth busiest airport in America, handling around 28 million passengers per annum. It is a very important international gateway, and is a hub for the regional airline company of Cape Air. Other popular airline companies at the airport are Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and US Airways. Arriving passengers can travel by bus, taxi or train from the airport, but many prefer to rent a car from one of the Logan International Airport car hire companies. National is one such company, offering competitive car rental rates and a wide range of quality vehicles for hire.

The airport of Boston is located partly in the town of Winthrop, and in the state of Massachusetts. It is the largest airport in New England, with four terminal buildings and six runways. The terminal buildings are referred to as A, B, C and E, and are all connected by free airport shuttle buses. Terminals A, B and E have moving walkways between them as well. Terminal A is the newest of the three, as it has only been operating since 2005, and is an additional domestic terminal. Terminals B and C also handle domestic flights, but Terminal E is the international terminal. Its official name is the Volpe International Terminal. All international flights will arrive here except for those from airports with US border preclearance facilities, such as Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg in Canada. Although the airport is large, passengers should be able to navigate the buildings quite easily, and will find the car rental counters of National in the arrivals area, nearby to the baggage reclaim area. All facilities of the airport are clearly indicated. National at this rental location is open twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

National has been in existence for over fifty years, and has mainly provided car rental services for the frequent airport business traveller. They were the company to help pioneer the corporate account business, and were the first to introduce a comprehensive frequent-renter program. This program is referred to as Emerald Club, and offers a wide range of benefits for its members. Some of the benefits include faster rentals as counter bypass options are available, faster returns with convenient e-receipts and the ‘Drop and Go’ service, no second-driver fees and simplified online reservations. Online reservations are preferable in order to receive the lowest car rental rates. More frequent renters may be eligible to be members of the Emerald Club Executive and the Emerald Club Executive Elite as well.

The vehicles offered by National Logan International Airport are all of exceptional quality, and have automatic transmissions. They come in a variety of car categories, as cars are not booked by their specific make and model. The Economy and Compact cars are generally the most affordable to hire, and may be similar to the Chevrolet Aveo and Nissan Versa, while Midsize cars are similar to the Toyota Corolla. However, anyone who requires more space for luggage should consider a Standard or Fullsize vehicle, such as the Ford Fusion or Chevrolet Impala. The Chevrolet Impala can seat up to five passengers and store up to four luggage pieces, and comes with cruise control, power locks and windows and air conditioning. National also hires more elegant vehicles which are ideal for prestigious occasions. From the Premium category cars similar to the Toyota Avalon are available, and the Cadillac DTS is an example of a Luxury vehicle.

Customers may hire satellite navigation systems and child seats with their vehicles, and disabled drivers can request the use of National’s hand controls from Logan International Airport. Hand controls are free of charge, but all other items will cost a few extra dollars per day of car hire, or per rental contract. National one way hires can be arranged as well from this airport location. This service allows the vehicle to be returned to another National rental location, and the customer then need not return to Logan Airport. One way hires are therefore convenient when you are leaving from a different airport.

The Logan International Airport car rental companies also offer a wide selection of larger sized vehicles, which are ideal for all types of travelling and groups of passengers. For seven people, the Dodge Grand Caravan is available, and is a Minivan, and for eight, the Toyota Sienna can be hired. SUVs seat either five or seven passengers. Those for five are the Ford Escape, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Hummer H3, and for seven there are those similar to the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and Lincoln Navigator. The Lincoln Navigator is a Luxury SUV with cruise control, driver and passenger airbags, a leather interior, power mirrors and many other features. Additional cars for hire from National are similar to the Chevrolet Express (room for fifteen passengers), Chevrolet Colorado, Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Journey, GMC Acadia and Ford Mustang (convertible).

To hire a car from National the primary renter should have a major credit card and valid driving license. He/she should also meet the minimum age requirements of the location, which is usually 21 or older. Keep in mind that renters aged between 21 and 24 will pay higher rental rates, and may not have access to all vehicle categories. Further details are available from National Logan International Airport.

Address:
Boston Logan Intl Arpt (BOST01)
6 Tomahawk Drive
East Boston, MA 02128-2023
US

Telephone Number:
(888) 826-6890 ext: MAIN
(617) 569-6700 ext: LOCAL

Fax Number: (617) 561-3916