Originally Posted by Peregrine415
Downtown Boston is mere a 15-20 minute cab ride from the airport; that's as much time it would take you to wait for the free hotel bus shuttle and get to your airport hotel. Stay in downtown Boston, there are a number of hotel options, and don't rent a car. Boston is a walking city and public transportation is excellent.
I agree. The Blue line is excellent at getting you from the airport to the heart of Boston in no time flat. If the only place you need to be is within the city and some parts right outside, then skip the rental and take the T. Traffic, tolls and parking are just too much hassle to put up with when there's another viable transportation option.