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Cheap Car Hire in Monterey from $72

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. 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 19 April 2026.
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There are 9 hire agencies servicing Monterey. These agencies, altogether, have 10 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Monterey with prices from $72 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Monterey:

Economy

Economy

$72+

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Compact

Compact

$72+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$72+

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Full-size

Full-size

$75+

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People mover

People mover

$124+

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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 $83. Data was last updated on 19 April 2026.
MG MG4$72/day
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MG MG4
Found 04/18/26
Volkswagen Golf$72/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 04/18/26
MG 3$72/day
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MG 3
Found 04/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Monterey car hires

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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
Hertz
Hertz
8.4
Avis
Avis
8.2

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 $74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $125 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 $74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $125 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

$74

February

$96

March

$102

April

$100

May

$106

June

$112

July

$125

August

$103

September

$100

October

$99

November

$86

December

$96

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 (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Convertible cars (Volkswagen Beetle 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 19 April 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

Hertz

8.4
Very Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.9

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

Budget

7.7
Good
15 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.6

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

Easirent

1 location
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North Car Rental

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 19 April 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Monterey for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $519/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Monterey

Browse car hires by fuel type in Monterey. Deals were last updated on 19 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Monterey. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$62+

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Travelling to a place near Monterey?

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