Car Rental in Monterey

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Monterey, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Monterey Airport
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$55.11 per day
Monterey Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$56.32 per day
Monterey Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.35 per day
Monterey Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$61.37 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Monterey Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$71.81 per day
Monterey Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$64.15 per day
Monterey Airport
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$69.89 per day
Monterey Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$73.56 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:04 PM on 6/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.42 per liter or $5.38 per gallon

One-way car rentals in Monterey

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Monterey and drop off in another city include:

  • From Monterey to Fort Wayne - 11 offers from $100.54 per day

Top 20 cities near Monterey

  1. San Jose from $46.65 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  2. San Francisco from $50.26 per day
    124.1 km / 77.1 miles away
  3. Oakland from $51.51 per day
    130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
  4. Fresno from $46.71 per day
    190.6 km / 118.4 miles away
  5. Santa Rosa from $55.57 per day
    230.1 km / 143 miles away
  6. Sacramento from $41.18 per day
    235.5 km / 146.3 miles away
  7. Bakersfield from $52.39 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  8. Mammoth Lakes from $56.54 per day
    290.1 km / 180.3 miles away
  9. Santa Barbara from $44.12 per day
    300.9 km / 187 miles away
  10. Hollywood from $54.64 per day
    411 km / 255.4 miles away
  11. Burbank from $43.22 per day
    412.4 km / 256.3 miles away
  12. Santa Monica from $52.39 per day
    417.4 km / 259.4 miles away
  13. Beverly Hills from $52.39 per day
    420.4 km / 261.2 miles away
  14. Los Angeles from $42.95 per day
    428.6 km / 266.3 miles away
  15. Long Beach from $52.39 per day
    455.2 km / 282.8 miles away
  16. Anaheim from $45.94 per day
    473.4 km / 294.2 miles away
  17. Ontario from $43.13 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  18. Santa Ana from $43.08 per day
    485.1 km / 301.4 miles away
  19. McKinleyville from $55.64 per day
    526.2 km / 327 miles away
  20. Palm Springs from $43.05 per day
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles away

Top 20 locations near Monterey

  1. Monterey Airport from $55.11 per day
  2. San Jose Airport from $46.65 per day
    86.6 km / 53.8 miles away
  3. San Francisco Airport from $50.26 per day
    124.1 km / 77.1 miles away
  4. Oakland Airport from $51.51 per day
    130.5 km / 81.1 miles away
  5. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $53.60 per day
    142.5 km / 88.5 miles away
  6. Fresno Airport from $46.71 per day
    190.6 km / 118.4 miles away
  7. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $55.57 per day
    230.1 km / 143 miles away
  8. Sacramento International Airport from $49.40 per day
    235.5 km / 146.3 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airport from $52.39 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Airport from $44.12 per day
    300.9 km / 187 miles away
  11. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $272.25 per day
    411 km / 255.4 miles away
  12. Burbank Airport from $43.22 per day
    412.4 km / 256.3 miles away
  13. Los Angeles Airport from $42.95 per day
    428.6 km / 266.3 miles away
  14. Westchester from $48.13 per day
    429.4 km / 266.8 miles away
  15. Downtown from $52.39 per day
    430.4 km / 267.4 miles away
  16. Long Beach Airport from $52.39 per day
    455.2 km / 282.8 miles away
  17. Ontario Airport from $43.13 per day
    476.7 km / 296.2 miles away
  18. John Wayne Airport from $43.08 per day
    485.1 km / 301.4 miles away
  19. Arcata-Eureka Airport from $55.64 per day
    526.2 km / 327 miles away
  20. Palm Springs Airport from $43.05 per day
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Monterey?

Car rental prices in Monterey vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Monterey
January
February
March
$123.77
April
$44.55
May
$52.64
June
$142.55
July
August
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Monterey is May (when prices average $44.55 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $142.55).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Monterey?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 5 days, and in July, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Monterey
January
February
March
3
April
5
May
5
June
1
July
August
September
October
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Monterey?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Monterey is April, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Monterey by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
100%
April
100%
May
100%
June
100%
July
August
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Alamo, Avis, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price $55 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Avis Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Versa 2 2 Medium cars
Budget Toyota RAV4 4 3 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.9 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$64.07
Lowest daily price
$55.11
Total cars available
145

Top 5 suppliers in Monterey in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$55 - $254
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$56 - $278
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$70 - $311
Avis
Avis
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$61 - $224
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 1 review
1 location
$60 - $224

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