Monterey car rentals

Trying to decide what type of car to get from car rentals in Monterey can be tricky. Smaller groups can be better served with a more compact vehicle. Some of the scenic drives have narrow, winding two-lane roads, which can be handled well by a sedan. These cars typically have good gas mileage and are handy during high-traffic times.

While in residential and other highly trafficked areas in the city, the speed limits will range from 20 to 40mph. However, as drivers venture out onto the faster speedways, interstates, and highways, the speed limit can range from around 55mph to 75mph. School zones and parks will have the lowest speed limits and drivers should be exceptionally vigilant in these populated areas due to an abundance of foot traffic.

Monterey has over 30 parking garages. Visitors should expect to pay between approximately $1.75 and $2.25 an hour. Most garages have day passes for about $15 a day. Most beaches and other public destinations have parking nearby. The Cannery Row Parking Garage boasts over 1,000 spaces, making it likely that you’ll find a spot here. These parking facilities are scattered throughout the city for the convenience of locals and tourists. It may be worthwhile to check the size of the parking garage you plan to use as smaller garages will have limited availability.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Europcar, Kyte, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz and Fox.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, Hertz and Fox.

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An Intermediate car rental in Monterey costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Monterey costs C$ 98 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Monterey costs C$ 95 per day, on average.

Yes. If you’re not flying into the airport, cheap car rentals in Monterey are also available downtown. The downtown car rental center is along Fred Kane Drive with onsite agencies like Enterprise, Budget, Alamo, and Avis.

Yes, the Monterey 17-Mile Drive is a toll road starting at the intersection of Esplanade Street and Del Monte Boulevard. A section of State Highway 156 connecting Monterey and the Bay Area is also tolled. Cash, Pay by Plate, and FastTrack electronic payments are all acceptable.