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Monterey car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Monterey. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.45

Average price per day

S$ 68

Cheapest price per day

S$ 66
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Cheapflights insights for Monterey car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Monterey, make your reservation 46 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 70/day – about 3% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Monterey?

In Monterey, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just S$ 30.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at S$ 43.35/day.

What is the best car rental company in Monterey?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Monterey is National (rated 9.1/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Avis
Avis
8.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.9

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

At Monterey, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 68. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 111 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Monterey, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 68. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging S$ 111 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 68

February

S$ 89

March

S$ 94

April

S$ 92

May

S$ 94

June

S$ 103

July

S$ 111

August

S$ 95

September

S$ 93

October

S$ 92

November

S$ 79

December

S$ 89

What car do most people rent in Monterey?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in Monterey. Compact (Class Compact SUV) and Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Monterey.

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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Monterey at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Monterey

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Monterey known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Monterey. Reviews were last updated on 26 July 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

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.5

Avis

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.9
Good
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.4

Budget

7.7
Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.5
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Monterey, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Monterey?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 68/day when booking a car hire in Monterey. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 66/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 25.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Monterey. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 463 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Monterey for a month is certainly possible.

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