Smarter Car Renting

Here are car rental tips from the road trip-seasoned editors of RoadsideAmerica.com:

•  Credit Cards for Pick-Up: Many agencies require a credit card upon pick-up. Yes, Opie, we live in that kind of world. So make sure you are in good standing with your "plastic." Call the car rental agency in Monterey before arrival or verify in the rental policy and rules to see which forms of payment they accept.

•  Book your reservation in advance. Rates can vary drastically, even for the same rental car in Monterey California. By booking your car early, you can avoid last minute rate increases. It can also help assure your desired vehicle-type will be available at high demand car rental locations.

•  Car Types: When selecting a car type, remember it's not just about how cool you'll appear. The car selection page details show an average of how many people and how many pieces of luggage can comfortably fit in each car type. Pay attention to the specifics to be certain they meet your needs before booking.

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Monterey CA Area Attractions

• Community Hospital Monterey Peninsula
• Downtown Monterey
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Naval Postgraduate School
• Dead Whale Monument (2.12 miles)
• 17-Mile Drive (2.86 miles)
• Poppy Hills (2.93 miles)
• Point Pinos Lighthouse (3.22 miles)
• Pebble Beach Country Club and Resort (3.41 miles)
• Winfield Gallery (3.68 miles)
• Pebble Beach Golf Links (3.88 miles)
• Carmel Mission (4.47 miles)
• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (7.33 miles)
• Giant Artichoke (13.55 miles)
• Steinbeck Museum (14.04 miles)
• Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital (14.05 miles)
• Natividad Medical Center (16.58 miles)
• Two Story Outhouse (25.92 miles)

Monterey rental guide