Cheap Car Rental in Seaside, USA

Cheap car rental in Seaside, USA

We have no fresh offers in Seaside yet. Prices and availability change daily, so search your dates to see today's cars and prices.

Nearest desks with offers

Monterey Airport · 1 km · from $56 per day
Monterey · 4 km · from $95 per day
Watsonville Municipal Airport · 36 km · from $91 per day

Car rental prices near Seaside by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Economy	Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Hyundai Venue	6	$74	$104
Compact	Nissan Versa, Kia Soul	6	$74	$110
Intermediate	Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta	6	$73	$159
Standard	Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima	4	$57
Full size	Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50	5	$58
Small SUV	Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore	4	$53
Medium SUV	Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Equinox	6	$68	$141
Large SUV	Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition	6	$113	$215
SUV	Ford Flex	2	$135
Minivan	Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango	6	$109	$171
15-passenger van	Chevrolet Express	1	$101
Luxury	Chrysler 300, Audi A4, Cadillac CTS	4	$89
Premium	Nissan Maxima, Toyota Crown, Volkswagen Passat	4	$100
Convertible	Ford Mustang Convertible, Jeep Wrangler	3	$96
Small or medium truck	Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma	2	$86
Large truck	Dodge Ram	1	$104

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $74/day

Alamo

Nissan Versa

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $74/day

Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

4 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $82/day

Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $95/day

Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $97/day

Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $110/day

Car rental companies near Seaside

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:45 23 min wait Credit card only

8.8

Excellent 1000+ reviews

from $220/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.1

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr, STE 108, Monterey, 93940, CA
8443701083

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:45 22 min wait Credit card only

8.7

Excellent 5000+ reviews

from $56/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver
Airport fee
Taxes
Breakdown assistance

Policies

Free tank
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Free additional driver
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr, STE 108, Monterey, 93940, CA
8443701084

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 08:00–23:45 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only

8.4

Excellent 2000+ reviews

from $217/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

Collision damage waiver (CDW)
Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr, STE 102, Monterey, 93940 5353, CA
8312422020

Hertz

Daily 08:00–22:30 15 min wait Credit and debit cards

7.3

Very good 2000+ reviews

from $145/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Taxes
Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Ste 104, Monterey, Ca, 939400000, CA
8313733318

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 08:00–22:00 18 min wait Credit card only

7.1

Very good 5000+ reviews

from $120/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver
Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

Avis at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr - Ste 106, Monterey, 93940, CA
831-647-7140

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 · Sat 08:00–17:00 · Sun 08:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only

6.8

Good 10000+ reviews

from $168/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 7.0 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver
Airport fee

Policies

Unlimited mileage on selected cars
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Monterey Airport
200 Fred Kane Dr - Ste 105, Monterey, 93940, CA
831-373-1899

Rental conditions in Seaside

Based on 6 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age	Minimum age 25. Maximum age 70.
Debit card	Accepted by 1 of 6 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 6 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 6 suppliers.
Transmission	All cars are automatic.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 6 suppliers.
Insurance included	Theft protection (TP) (5 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (5 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (3 suppliers).
Included in the price	Airport fee, Taxes
Free additional driver	Alamo
Extras	GPS (6 suppliers), Infant seat (6 suppliers), Child seat (6 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers), Ski rack (2 suppliers)
Special offers	Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
Monterey Airport · 1 km	Airport	6	$56	19 min
Monterey · 4 km	City office	1	$95	14 min
Watsonville Municipal Airport · 36 km	Airport	1	$91	19 min
Santa Cruz Downtown · 43 km	City office	1	$66	22 min
Gilroy · 50 km	City office	1	$68	18 min

Car rental in Seaside: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 23 min at National.

For a small car, Alamo is the cheapest at about $74 a day and is rated 8.7 out of 10. National is rated 8.8 and costs about $235.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 6 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 25. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Seaside: FAQ

Where do I pick up my rental car in Seaside?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Seaside and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Seaside?

The minimum age to rent a car in Seaside is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Seaside with a debit card?

Rental companies in Seaside typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Seaside?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Seaside are:

Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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