Alamo Car Rental at Boston Airport

Logan International Airport is located partly in the town of Winthrop, and in the East Boston neighbourhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is a large North American airport, handling approximately 28 million passengers every year. The airport is recognised by its official IATA code of BOS, and is a hub for the regional airline company of Cape Air. Although arriving passengers can easily reach Boston by bus, train or taxi, many prefer to rent a car from one of the Logan International Airport car hire companies. Alamo is present at the airport, and is a favourite choice amongst leisure travellers. Their low car rental rates are appealing, and their high quality vehicles are appreciated.

The car hire companies of Logan Airport are mostly found in the arrival areas of the four terminal buildings, however, not all companies may be present in each terminal. If Alamo is not in your building of arrival, simply take one of the free airport shuttles to the correct terminal. The shuttles are available twenty-four hours a day, approximately every fifteen to twenty minutes, and are able to accommodate luggage items. They are also fitted with wheelchair lifts to assist passengers with disabilities. Alamo is open at Logan Airport from Monday to Sunday, at all hours, and are available on public holidays as well. At busy airport locations such as this one the car rental companies don’t have exception hours. Although a vehicle can be hired directly over the counter, it is recommended to have an advanced reservation. Online bookings are the most convenient, and often result in lower rental rates.

Online, customers can request their ideal vehicle category, and will receive a car that is similar or the same as the example shown for their chosen category. They can also request additional items of equipment to hire, for example, child seats and satellite navigation systems. Child seats from Alamo come in various sizes – smaller for infants and toddlers and larger for older children. All passengers in a vehicle driving in the United States are required to wear seatbelts. The GPS units provided by the Logan International Airport car rental companies are of a high quality, and offer a selection of languages, turn-by-turn directions in voice or visual mode, thousands of pre-programmed points of interest and an easy-to-use interface. They are wonderful for anyone who is unfamiliar with the Boston area, and can save much time and frustration. All other necessary options for a car hire contracts can be completed online as well, such as insurances for the vehicle.

The airport of Logan International has many facilities, and is completely adapted for the needs of passengers with mobility challenges. There are moving walkways between Terminals A, B and E, and elevators for access to upper floors of the airport buildings. Suitable restrooms are available throughout, and dedicated parking spaces are nearby the terminal entrances. A person with a lower limb disability can also request the use of Alamo hand controls, which are free of charge from Logan International Airport. Hand controls operate the brake and accelerator pedals of certain automatic vehicles, but no other vehicle functions, and should be booked at least forty-eight hours before your arrival at the airport. If a disabled person would like to be the primary renter of the vehicle, but cannot drive the car, he/she may allocate a second driver to the contract. This driver should meet the usual requirements for car hire, and will incur no second-driver fees.

Alamo Logan International Airport has a variety of car categories from which customers can choose. They include Economy, Compact, Midsize, Standard, Fullsize, Luxury, Convertible, Minivan, SUV, Crossover and Passenger Van. The largest car available is the Chevrolet Express, ideal for up to fifteen passengers, and wonderful for group tours and vacations. Larger cars are also available in the Minivan category, however, they only seat up to seven or eight people. They are similar to the Dodge Grand Caravan and the Toyota Sienna. A few of the SUVs available from the airport can seat seven people as well, for example, the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban and the Lincoln Navigator. Large SUVs have cruise control, air conditioning, power mirrors, automatic transmissions and AM/FM Stereo and CD players. Other vehicles that are quite large, but suitable for five passengers, include the Ford Escape, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Journey, Chevrolet Colorado and Chevrolet Silverado.

The above mentioned vehicles usually have more expensive car rental rates than those from the Economy, Compact, Midsize, Standard and Fullsize categories. Therefore, if lower rental rates are required, cars such as the Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla, Ford Fusion or Chevrolet Impala will be more ideal. Smaller cars can also seat up to five passengers, but have less room for luggage. They also have automatic transmissions, air conditioning and various other features. Alamo one way hires can usually be arranged for any of these vehicles, and is an option that is best for persons who do not wish to return to Logan International Airport. One way hire services could have additional charges.

To hire a car from Alamo, the primary renter will need a major credit card and a valid driving license. He or she should also be at least 21 years of age. Drivers from a foreign country may require additional documentation, such as a valid passport and/or proof of return to the home country. All further details are available from Alamo, Logan International Airport.

Address:
Boston Logan Intl Arpt/Shuttle (BOST71
6 Tomahawk Drive
East Boston, MA 02128-2023
US

Telephone Number:
(888) 826-6893 ext: MAIN
(617) 561-4100 ext: LOCAL

Fax Number: (617) 569-1255