Car hire at Monterey Regional Airport

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Top tips for hiring a car at Monterey Regional airport

  • Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) offers both commercial and general airline travel. From the airport, you can get to downtown Monterey and the surrounding Salinas communities by bus or taxi. The bus will get you to downtown Monterey in about 10 minutes. From the main station, however, you'll have to switch buses to go to other destinations. The taxi is another option but there is an airport surcharge both ways which makes this form of travel less cost-effective. If you rent a car at the airport, you can start sightseeing around the Monterey Bay area immediately.
  • The rental car counters are conveniently located in the main terminal on the first floor of the Monterey Regional Airport. They are close together and right next to baggage claim. The rental car lot is adjacent to and within walking distance of the terminal making it easy to get to your rental car. The car rental desks at Monterey Regional Airport are open when most flights arrive. That is from about 8 am to 10:30 pm.
  • Use KAYAK to find a great deal for car rentals at Monterey Regional Airport. You can use the search feature to find the perfect car for your budget. Rental car agencies with offices at this location include Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, and National. You can also upgrade your car rental contract with add-ons like GPS, Toll Pass, roadside assistance, and refueling service.
  • Do you have special needs? The Monterey Regional Airport offers an array of amenities for disabled travelers. For example, if you need wheelchair assistance getting from your gate to the car rental center, you should make this arrangement with your airline. Passengers with special needs can also benefit from the airport's handicap-accessible restrooms and elevators to take you from one level of the airport to another.
  • Book your car hire at Monterey Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Monterey Regional airport

  • How can I pay for my car rental at Monterey Regional Airport?

    The most common form of payment requested for car rentals at this location is a major credit card. This includes cards from American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Diner's Club, or Discover. Although some rental car agencies accept debit cards, you might only be able to use them at the end of your contract. In some other cases, you can use a debit card, however, you might be limited to renting a certain size or type of car. Other restrictions might also apply.

  • What documentation do I need for a car rental at Monterey Regional Airport?

    For starters, you'll need to show a valid driver's license in order to rent a car at Monterey Regional Airport. If you're a foreign driver, an international driver's license might be required. You must also present the credit card that you used to book your reservation through KAYAK. The rental car agent might also ask you to show your return flight ticket or another form of identification such as a military id.

  • Can I pick up or return my rental car during off hours?

    The Monterey Regional Airport closes at midnight and reopens at 4 am. However, the staff at the car rental agencies will not come in until a few hours later. If your flight lands at MRY at 6 am, you might need to make arrangements for an early pickup. Some car rental agencies will let you pick up your rental car outside of their standard business hours. However, you will have to make arrangements with the car rental agency for this service. Being at the Monterey Regional Airport makes it easy to return your rental car when the agency is closed. To return your rental car, you can park it in the rental car lot and return your keys to the car rental return counter dropbox.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Monterey Regional airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Monterey Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Monterey Regional Airport car hire reviews and directory 
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Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.6

One location in Monterey Regional Airport

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Locations in Monterey Regional Airport

200 Fred Kane Drive, Suite 105

+1 831 373 1899

Monday19:00 - 22:0008:00 - 18:00
Tuesday19:00 - 22:0008:00 - 18:00
Wednesday19:00 - 22:0008:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday19:00 - 22:0008:00 - 18:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Mithun, Dec 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
When I got into the vehicle, the windshield and every window of the car were covered with water on the inside. The windows were all closed, so it seems like someone may have cleaned off the entire inside and not dried any of it. I had to wipe everything down with some spare clothes, then blast the heat until the windshield finished drying off. It took ages and I ended up with some wet clothes. Was completely unacceptable.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
As soon as we got the Highway for our trip the “low tire pressure”light came on. We checked and filled in multiples gas stations to make sure our tires where safe enough for our family

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The person at the counter was super friendly, getting the car was easy.

Cons:

The car smelled like cigarettes.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I went through Kayak and ended with Priceline I wanted to change my itinerary and called Priceline who asked me to call Kayak that has no phone connection.

Cons:

Book directly through Budget

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy process and great staff

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

No, I tried to call their office various times the day before, and they put me on hold for a long time twice, then just hung up the 3rd try. After that it just went to corporate.

Cons:

The young man I encountered upon arrival was very brusque. Whipped thru the paperwork, and when I asked to confirm the quoted price, he said a price of $40 more. I asked why and he said it was because I was picking it up early (less than an hour difference, the flight was a bit early). He re-did it all to reflect the price I was quoted. Never had anything like that happen before.

1 out of 6

Avis

8.2

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

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200 Fred Kane Drive Suite 106

+1 831 647 7140

Monday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
Friday19:00 - 22:0008:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:0019:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Our flight was delayed and the company did not answer the phone to update them of the flight status. Arrived 10 minutes after closing and they were nowhere to be found.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
I liked that the airport is so small and there were no crowds at the rental kiosk. Check out was fast and the car lot is right next door to the terminal making for a short walk to the car. Great!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

It was the fastest, easiest checkin at the counter I've ever experienced.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

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200 Fred Kane Dr

+1 831 242 2020

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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Hertz

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.3

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200 Fred Kane Ste 104

+1 831 373 3318

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Got extra charges for late return, but I returned the car almost 10 hours before I had to do. But Hertz told me I returned two hours too late. Scam scheme

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Rental was for 08:00 am, but the car was not ready until 09:00. Was told they do not have the staff and he could not tell me when the car would be ready. Once the car was delivered, still had trash in the back from prior rental.

8.0 Very Good

Natalie, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was great, the service was excellent - easy pick up and drop-off (and the woman staffing the desk remembered me three days later!). I found the entire experience to be easy and understandable (where to go, what to do, etc.) from beginning to end.

Cons:

The car wasn't all that great. It was safe, it was functional, and it was most definitely clean. However, I would have preferred something a little more comfortable and modern, even at my small-car/low-level need.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

easy pick-up and drop-off

Cons:

cost was a bit high for the duration and distance I drove

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes very friendly and helpful.

1 out of 5

Alamo

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.1

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200 Fred Kane Dr Ste 108

+1 844 370 1084

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Melika, Feb 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
I made the reservation through Kayak, they called me 1 hour before the pick up time and told me they don’t have the car. The person I talked to was very rude, refused to let me talk to his manager, refused to tell me his full name, and at the end told me his is not going to do anything for me.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Compact

KAYAK
I liked the little airport and the convenience of having the car parked just steps away from the runway. I appreciated the car being clean on the exterior. What I did not like was the car upholstery being dirty and the gas being only 2/3 full. I also found it odd that no one was at the Alamo desk, for pickup and drop-off the sign directed me to the Enterprise desk.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Overbooked by over 20 cars. Then called me at 10pm the night before to let me know I was 6 In line

1 out of 1

National

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

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200 Fred Kane Dr Ste 108

+1 844 370 1083

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Monterey Regional Airport

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AutoEurope

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One location in Monterey Regional Airport

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Monterey Regional Airport

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Sunnycars

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200 Fred Kane Drive

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200 Fred Kane Dr Ste 108, Monterey, , USA California

+1 914 368 0091

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

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2150 travellers who hired a car in Monterey Regional Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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