Experience Martha's Vineyard | Martha's Vineyard Auto Rentals

Pick up your rental car from one of our convenient locations on the island and drive off on the ultimate self-guided tour around Martha’s Vineyard. Local Vineyarders created our island tour. They know the best way to get around the island while avoiding traffic and hitting all the must-see spots. The tour takes about 3.5-4 hours and can start at any one of our rental car pick-up locations.

The length of time the tour takes depends on how much time you spend visiting, shopping, and eating along the route. Some popular stops include downtown Edgartown, Alley’s in West Tisbury, the Chilmark Store, the cliffs at Aquinnah, the harbor in Menemsha, and Main Street in Vineyard Haven. Our tour will take you past historic lighthouses, plenty of beaches, and places to taste fresh seafood. You can let the young or young at heart in your party ride on the Flying Horses, a classic carousel, and you may even spot a celebrity or former president of the United States.

Restaurants

Are you looking for a fine dining experience? Bettini Restaurant offers Edgartown visitors a fine dining experience with vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and locally sourced options.

19 Raw Oyster Bar, located in downtown Edgartown, offers guests a vast selection of New England oysters and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu also offers other options, including salads and hearty filets that satisfy most visitors' palates.

Hotels

The Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown offers cottages that reflect New England’s charm as well as traditional hotel rooms. The resort provides complimentary activities, including a children’s day program and whole family activities, access to tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools, and the beach.

The Harbor View Hotel, located in Edgartown has been a luxurious home away from home for more than a century. The hotel recently made extensive renovations to its guest rooms and public spaces to preserve the charm of historic Martha’s Vineyard while blending in modern comforts.

The Summercamp Hotel in Oaks Bluff revives the nostalgic childhood memories of summer camps for visitors through its whimsical atmosphere yet modern design. The hotel offers its guests spacious balconies with harbor views, a guest lounge, smart TVs, free WiFi, classic snacks for sales, and in-room essentials, including hairdryers and irons.

Places to Visit

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum, located in Vineyard Haven, offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The museum’s permanent exhibitions allow guests to learn about the island’s history through the lenses of fishing, farming, voyaging, and more.

The Flying Horse Carousel, built-in 1876, is one of the world's oldest platform carousels. The Flying Horse carousel was originally a Coney Island attraction, but it was moved to Oak Bluffs in 1884 and it’s been delighting visitors ever since.

Yearly Events

Martha’s Vineyard features numerous attractions throughout the summer season.

Annual Grand Illumination Night

This night is full of magic. Thousands of paper lanterns decorate cottages in The Martha’s Vineyard Campground and Trinity Park Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs.

Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass and Blue Fish Derby

Held annually throughout September, this fishing tournament will have you creating memories that turn into new exaggerated fishing stories you’ll be retelling for years to come.