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Cheap Car Hire in Monterey from $96

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Monterey with a pick-up date of 12/1 and drop-off date of 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Monterey

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Monterey and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 December 2025.
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There are 8 hire agencies servicing Monterey. These agencies, altogether, have 9 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Monterey with prices from $96 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Monterey:

Economy

Economy

$108+

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Compact

Compact

$96+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$100+

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Full-size

Full-size

$109+

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People mover

People mover

$186+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$161+

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Premium

Premium

$199+

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Luxury

Luxury

$118+

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Compare car hire deals in Monterey by type

Here are the best Monterey small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG MG4$96/day
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Hyundai i20$108/day
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Best car hire deals found in Monterey

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Monterey. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Monterey with an average daily rate of $132. Data was last updated on 4 December 2025.
MG MG4$96/day
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Toyota Camry$100/day
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Toyota Camry
Found 12/02/25
MG 3$108/day
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MG 3
Found 12/02/25

Cheapflights insights for Monterey car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Monterey, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Monterey?

Book your car hire in Monterey 63 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $82/day on average when booked 63 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Monterey?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Monterey is National (rated 9.1/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.9/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.9
Avis
Avis
8.2
Hertz
Hertz
7.7

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

At Monterey, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $135 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Monterey, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $91. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $135 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$91

February

$109

March

$112

April

$114

May

$115

June

$121

July

$135

August

$112

September

$108

October

$108

November

$96

December

$114

What car do most people hire in Monterey?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Monterey. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Monterey?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Monterey at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Monterey

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Monterey known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Monterey. Reviews were last updated on 4 December 2025.

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.7

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.0

Avis

8.2
Very Good
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.7
Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Budget

7.6
Good
17 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.5
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.6

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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AutoEurope

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Monterey, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 December 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Monterey?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Monterey check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Monterey

Browse car hires by fuel type in Monterey. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Monterey. Deals were last updated on 4 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Monterey. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($34+).

Electric

Electric

$64+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$34+

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