Once you Get Here

Getting Around

Compass RoseNantucket has car and moped rental services, bike rentals, taxis, ridesharing services, and public transportation. Coming to the island without a car is much easier with all of these options. Downtown Nantucket is pedestrian friendly, and it can be faster to get around on foot due to the congestion in the summer. The island has an extensive network of bike paths which make traveling by bike quite efficient. Walking and biking are also a great way to experience the many historic sites and natural beauty on Nantucket.


Public Transportation

Nantucket Regional Transit Authority: The Wave

THE WAVE provides island-wide seasonal fixed route bus service from Madaket to ‘Sconset, Surfside to Jetties beaches, The Nantucket Airport, ferries, downtown Nantucket and the Mid Island area. Dates and times of service vary depending on the route.

20R South Water Street, Nantucket
508-228-7025
www.nrtawave.com


Car Rentals

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car

Nantucket Memorial Airport
800-508-9972
www.nantucketislandrentacar.com 

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental

Nantucket Memorial Airport
800-228-1227
www.nantucketautorental.com

Hertz Rent-A-Car

Nantucket Memorial Airport
800-654-3131
www.hertz.com

Affordable Rentals

6 South Beach Street
877-235-3500
www.affrentals.com

Young’s 4X4 Rentals

Steamboat Wharf
508-228-1151
www.youngsbicycleshop.com


Bicycle in front of and Brant Point LightBike Rentals

Young’s Bike Shop

Steamboat Wharf
508-228-1151
www.youngsbicycleshop.com 

Nantucket Bike Shop

Steamboat Wharf
800-770-3088
www.nantucketbikeshop.com

Easy Rider Bicycle Rentals

65 Surfside Road
508-325-2722
www.easyriders.com

Cook’s Cycle Shop

6 South Beach Street
508-228-0800