A Quarterfinal. England vs Ghana. Haiti, Scotland, Morocco, Iraq, Norway, France. 7 matches at Gillette, 30 miles outside the city that invented American soccer. Here's how to rent an EV for the tournament.
Gillette Stadium is hosting 7 World Cup matches, including a Quarterfinal on July 9. That's one of only four quarterfinals in the entire tournament, putting Boston in the same deep-run category as LA, Miami, and Kansas City. Before the QF, Gillette hosts five group-stage games including England vs Ghana, France vs Norway, and matches featuring Haiti, Scotland, Morocco, and Iraq.
There's also a structural quirk. Gillette Stadium is not in Boston. It's in Foxborough, about 30 miles southwest. And unlike Lumen, The Linc, or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, there's no rail option to get you directly there. Every Gillette match day is a car-based logistics exercise.
7 matches hosted. 5 group stage matches. 1 Quarterfinal.
Gillette sits off Route 1 in Foxborough, surrounded by Patriot Place, a complex of hotels, restaurants, and shops built around the stadium. The MBTA runs seasonal commuter rail service from Boston's South Station to Foxboro Station on match and event days, and FIFA is likely to run expanded rail service for the tournament. That service is real, useful, and doesn't cover everything you'd actually want to do in New England.
The real reason to rent a car in Boston during the World Cup is everything outside of Foxborough. Boston itself is walkable. Cape Cod is 90 minutes away. Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are ferry-accessible. The Berkshires are two hours west. New Hampshire's White Mountains, Maine's rocky coast, and Portland ME are all within a half-day drive. Rhode Island is 30 minutes south. A World Cup trip to Boston in June or July is a New England vacation with a stadium inside it.
Driving to Gillette on match days is the standard approach. I-95 to Route 1 is the main route and saturates hard starting 2 to 3 hours before kickoff. Plan accordingly.
Five group-stage matches, a Round of 32 on June 29, and a Quarterfinal on July 9. England vs Ghana and France vs Norway anchor the group stage.
Jun 13: Haiti vs Scotland (Group C)
Jun 16: Iraq vs Norway (Group I)
Jun 19: Scotland vs Morocco (Group C)
Jun 23: England vs Ghana (Group L)
Jun 26: Norway vs France (Group I)
Jun 29: Round of 32 (Knockout)
Jul 9: Quarterfinal (QF)
England vs Ghana on June 23 will be the single biggest draw of the group stage. France's match against Norway on June 26 brings two of the strongest European fan bases. The Quarterfinal on July 9 is among the deepest tickets available anywhere outside of New York and Dallas. See the full 11-city World Cup rental guide for how Boston fits into the broader tournament.
Boston Logan (BOS) is a major summer travel hub for New England even without the World Cup. Add 7 matches over a 27-day window, and rental counter inventory compresses fast. Three date ranges stand out: June 23 (England vs Ghana), June 26 (France vs Norway), and the full first 10 days of July covering the knockouts. Fans following England, France, or Ghana will often stay long enough to see their team into the knockouts, which stretches demand.
Peak demand dates in Boston: Jun 23 (England), Jun 26 (France), Jun 29 (R32), and Jul 9 (QF). Logan counter supply will sell through weeks ahead of those windows. Book early, especially if your plan includes a New England road trip segment around the matches.
Logan's rental counters are not the longest in the country, but they're compact and they do get overwhelmed. During the World Cup, expect longer waits, more shuttle delays, and standard surge pricing. Which is why more fans are booking through Eon and skipping the counter.
Eon delivers to Boston Logan (BOS), Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT), T.F. Green (PVD), and to any hotel, apartment, or address across Greater Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore, and MetroWest. Walk to the pickup zone, unlock the car with your phone. No shuttle, no counter.
The Eon app handles booking, ID verification, Bluetooth unlock, climate control, and trip extension. Your phone unlocks the car when you walk up. There's no host meetup, no counter, no key exchange.
Boston has one of the most EV-mature markets in the Northeast outside NYC. Eon's local fleet reflects that. Tesla Model Y for Cape Cod weekends. Model 3 for city use. Model S for the drive up to Acadia or down to Mystic. Model X for families. Cybertruck for White Mountains trips. Rivian R1S, R1T, and Lucid Air also available. Every vehicle arrives with a full charge, Basic Autopilot standard, Full Self-Driving on select models.
Gillette is about 30 miles southwest of Boston. From Logan (BOS), plan on 45 minutes to an hour without traffic. On match days, that number doubles or worse. The MBTA runs special rail service from South Station to Foxboro Station, which is a 10-minute walk from the stadium. FIFA is expected to expand that schedule during the tournament.
Gillette Stadium Logistics
Address: 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035
From Boston Logan (BOS): ~30 miles via I-93 S / I-95 S
From downtown Boston: ~26 miles via I-95 S / Route 1
From Providence (PVD): ~20 miles via I-95 N
From Manchester, NH (MHT): ~75 miles via I-93 S
MBTA Foxboro Station (special service): ~0.5 mi from stadium
Drive time (non-match day): 40 to 60 minutes from Boston
Drive time (match day estimate): 75 to 150 minutes from Boston with parking
Multi-match fans often split their base: downtown Boston for the city experience, plus a hotel at Patriot Place or in Foxborough, Mansfield, or Attleboro for match nights. Providence is another workable option, only 20 minutes south of the stadium.
Massachusetts and the broader New England region has strong EV charging coverage across major highways. Tesla Superchargers run along I-93, I-95, I-90, and the Cape Cod corridor, with stations in Boston, Braintree, Foxborough (Patriot Place), Providence, Manchester NH, and Portland ME. Rivian Adventure Network and CCS fast charging fill in the gaps for off-highway routes. Vermont and the White Mountains have rapidly expanding coverage.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge. Boston to Gillette is about 60 miles round trip. Boston to Cape Cod is 70 miles with Supercharger stops in Plymouth and Sagamore. Boston to Portland ME is 110 miles with stops in Kittery and Portland. Boston to the White Mountains is about 160 miles with charging in Concord and North Conway.
Eon operates across Greater Boston, the North Shore, the South Shore, MetroWest, and into Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire. Pick your vehicle and dates in the app, verify your ID once, and receive digital access instructions ahead of pickup. Your phone unlocks the car.
Staying a week to catch your team? A weekly plan locks in your vehicle for the full trip at a better daily rate than booking day by day.
For fans staying from the June 13 opener through the July 9 Quarterfinal, Eon also offers monthly and 6-month subscriptions with free delivery and higher included mileage than a daily rental. The 27-day window fits inside a monthly plan and opens up longer road trips to Maine, Vermont, and the Cape. Our World Cup subscription guide breaks down when a monthly plan beats a run of daily rentals.
Following your team through the Northeast? Boston, New York (MetLife Stadium, Final Jul 19), and Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field) form the Northeast corridor. All three are a 4-5 hour drive apart, which makes one car for the whole trip cheaper and simpler than rebooking in each city.
Logan is a major gateway for UK, Irish, French, and broader European travelers. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, U.S. credit history, or U.S. bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted. Some countries require an International Driving Permit, and vehicle language settings are adjustable in the app.
One verification covers every Eon city, so England, Ghana, Norway, and France fans following their team across host cities use the same profile. More in our guide for international travelers.
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is hosting 7 matches: five group-stage games (including England vs Ghana, France vs Norway, and two Scotland matches), one Round of 32 on June 29, and a Quarterfinal on July 9.
Gillette is about 30 miles from Boston Logan. The drive is normally 45 to 60 minutes via I-93 and I-95. On match days plan for 75 to 150 minutes with parking. The MBTA also runs special commuter rail service from Boston South Station to Foxboro Station.
As early as possible. Boston Logan will reach peak rental demand weeks ahead of the England, France, and Quarterfinal dates. Booking early gives you the widest selection of vehicles and locations, especially for summer New England road trips around the matches.
Yes. Eon operates across Greater Boston and into New England. The fleet includes Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, Rivian, and Lucid. Every vehicle comes with Basic Autopilot, select models include Full Self-Driving, and your car arrives with a full charge.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge, typically 80% or higher. That's Tesla's recommended daily charge level to preserve battery longevity, and it's more than enough for a match-day round trip in any host city. Superchargers are plentiful along every World Cup corridor if you need to top up.
Yes. You can add up to two additional drivers at no extra cost, each with their own digital key in the app. Additional drivers must be added before driving and meet the same age and license requirements. Beyond two, additional drivers are $30/day each.
Yes. Eon delivers to Boston Logan (BOS), Manchester (MHT), Providence (PVD), and to any hotel, apartment, or address across Greater Boston and Eastern New England. Delivery is a paid add-on for daily rentals and included free on monthly and 6-month subscription plans.
Yes. Gillette has large on-site lots and Patriot Place adds additional parking within walking distance. Match-day rates will be elevated. Route 1 and I-95 saturate 2 to 3 hours before kickoff, so arrive early.
Yes. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, credit history, or bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted. Some countries require an International Driving Permit.
Boston is the best for the city experience and airport access. Providence is 20 minutes from the stadium and often has better hotel rates. Foxborough and Patriot Place put you at the stadium for multi-match stays. With a rental car, any of the three works and opens up Cape Cod, Maine, and the Berkshires.