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Top tips for renting 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 rental car at Monterey Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting 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 rental companies will pick you up at Monterey Regional airport?
Car rental 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 rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.0
Very good
37 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
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8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
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8.0
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Everything was excellent, from booking the car online to the locations and staff, the vehicle too.Cons:
Can’t think of anything.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Nothing. Time spent getting my vehicle, and returning my vehicle, was much less than any other rental car company. I will be choosing Alamo for my rental car needs.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Estoy muy contento con su atención al alquilar el carro2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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They rented out my car before I arrived. I never got a car.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Able to reserve the all-wheel drive, large-size SUV the day before I needed it and at a very good rate on kayak.com, far less than I expect to pay (40% less than several direct car rental websites). Vehicle was in excellent condition with only 8,000 miles on it. Ran beautifully from Monterey to Tahoe and back through some pretty rough storm conditions. Easy pick-up and return at the Monterey Regional Airport.Cons:
There was nothing I didn't like about the rental car or the company, or the process of getting it online through kayak.com.Budget
7.9
Good
93 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.6
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The person at the counter was super friendly, getting the car was easy.Cons:
The car smelled like cigarettes.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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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 Budget10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Easy process and great staff6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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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.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Nothing! Didn’t even rent the vehicle!Cons:
No where in the rental agreement did it say there would be a rental car deposit?!! Therefore I was not prepared with a credit card that could hold that amount of money!! Very disappointed!!Hertz
7.9
Good
41 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.6
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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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
Oct 2020
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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
Sep 2020
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easy pick-up and drop-offCons:
cost was a bit high for the duration and distance I drove10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Yes very friendly and helpful.8.8 Very good
Jul 2019
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The staff was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
I would truly appreciate if I could drop the car at my address within 5 miles of Monterey Airport.Avis
8.5
Very good
21 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2019
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Kayak10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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MRY is a great office5.2 Fair
Oct 2016
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Rude front desk rep. But to be fair, she was your typical college student with an "whatever" attitude.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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It was the fastest, easiest checkin at the counter I've ever experienced.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.4
Okay
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.5
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3.6 Poor
Aug 2019
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I rented an “Expedition or similar “. They delivered an Explorer and charged extra for the bigger car.7.2 Good
Nov 2018
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No information on where to drop off the ergo2.0 Poor
Sep 2018
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When I arrived to pickup the car, they just told me “there is no convertible car” They didn’t inform me prior by calling or email They ruined the wedding anniversary surprise9.6 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Friendly, easy and clean!2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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Unfortunately I reserved an SUV and upon arrival to the check-in desk I was told they had only sedans. It was lucky that another company had a larger car for me, but I was surprised and not thrilled that I made a reservation for a car they did not have to rent.National
6.0
Okay
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Monterey Regional Airport
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
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One location in Monterey Regional Airport
AutoEurope
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One location in Monterey Regional Airport
Sunnycars
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One location in Monterey Regional Airport
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