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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 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $77/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 6% 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
8.1

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 $75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $128 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 $75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $128 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

$75

February

$98

March

$102

April

$105

May

$108

June

$112

July

$128

August

$105

September

$102

October

$101

November

$88

December

$98

What car do most people hire in Monterey?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Monterey. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Ford Transit 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 20 March 2026.

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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Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Hertz

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Budget

7.7
Good
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.5
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.5

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 20 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Monterey for a week from Turo?

    Hiring a car in Monterey for a week can be a great option for travel. Turo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,611/week on average.

  • 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.

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