Montgomery car hire information
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| Hire locations | 20 |
| Airport locations | 11 |
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Top tips for hiring a car in Montgomery
- When visiting this part of Alabama, consider car rentals in Montgomery for your trip as an alternative to public transport. Renting a car grants you the ability to venture out whenever and wherever you want. Whether you are in Montgomery for business or leisure, you can explore different places, such as Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, with convenience. You can check out neighborhoods such as Centennial Hill, Highland Park, and Olde Montgomery, and catch up with the locals at neighborhood restaurants without transportation worries.
- Simply choose the rental car you want through KAYAK and pick it up at Montgomery Airport (MGM). This is especially convenient if you're arriving in Montgomery by plane. There many car rental companies at the airport, including Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Alamo, Avis, and Budget. These car rental companies in Montgomery are located along Selma Hwy, which is within walking distance from the terminal.
- Understanding local driving guidelines in Montgomery makes the driving of city car rentals experience smooth. The green color on the traffic flow lines indicates normalcy in traffic, while red suggests heavy traffic flow. Yellow or orange indicates medium traffic flow, and black indicates no traffic or a closed road, which is important for those not familiar with the area to know. Observe the traffic circle rules to make driving easy and safe.
- Driving Montgomery car rentals across the city and its neighborhoods is hassle-free during off-peak hours. Understanding the traffic flow lines is important in getting through the city. Typically, rush hour in Montgomery starts around 6am and ends around 9:30am. During the evenings, the peak traffic period is between 4pm to 7pm. While in Montgomery city, try to avoid driving during these rush hours, especially if you are on a schedule or catching a flight.
- Book your rental car in Montgomery at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Montgomery
What type of car is recommended for driving in Montgomery?
When shopping for a rental car in Montgomery, choosing the right car for you and your passengers will make your trip enjoyable and successful, while minimizing your travel costs. If you are driving within the city, a two-wheel-drive will cover your needs since the city roads are well maintained. If you have large suitcases, travel gear, or traveling in a big group, choose a minivan or SUV with large cargo space. If you’re on vacation, consider renting a luxury convertible to drive around Montgomery in style.
What’s the speed limit in Montgomery?
According to the Montgomery County Council, drivers should maintain 30mph on all highways in business districts and residential districts on undivided highways. Drivers should also maintain 35mph on divided highways in residential districts. 50mph is the recommended limit on undivided highways in other locations and 55mph on divided highways in other locations. Speed limits are marked along highways and roads.
Where are the best places to park in Montgomery?
There are numerous parking meters, street parking, and private garages where you can park your vehicle in Montgomery. You can request your rental supplier to give you a parking map of the different Montgomery parking slots to plan your parking ahead of time. Parking rates in Reibold Building and Montgomery’s Open-Air Garage are $50 a month or $2 per hour with an addition of $1 for every additional 30min. The parking lot at North Lot on Red Cross Lane charges $40 per month. You can pay parking tickets or fines by phone, using an online portal, or mailing a cashier check or money order to the Montgomery Municipal Court.
How much is the price of fuel in Montgomery?
The average price of fuel in Montgomery is $6.92 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $83 and $111, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Montgomery?
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Montgomery.
How can I find car hires near me in Montgomery?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Montgomery?
An Economy car hire in Montgomery costs $97 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Montgomery?
In Montgomery, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 4740 Vaughn Road (7 km from city centre ).
Montgomery car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
4.9
Mediocre
49 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.1
4 locations in Montgomery
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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It was a horrible experienceCons:
The lady said my reservation through your site meant nothing and I was stranded at the Montgomery Airport for 24 hours.... I will not be using Kayak ever again and will not recommend this to anyone I know...2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Absolutely nothing!!!!!Cons:
We flew to Montgomery Alabama because hertz said they had a rental car. We took an Uber from the airport to hertz and when we arrived they said that we didn’t have a car and that the system was letting people reserve cars even though they had none. We had a reservation number and a confirmation email that said no need to call we have your car. We were stuck in the middle of Montgomery Alabama and had to take a $400 Uber ride to Florida to get a rental car. They were not sympathetic or understanding. I will be sharing my experience with hertz on every platform I possibly can to ensure no one rents from them.National
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Montgomery
Avis
7.6
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.4
2 locations in Montgomery
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Staff was nice and helpful.Cons:
Asked for full size car and paid for one, definitely did not get a full size car10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Car was ready when I got there, clean, full of gas & ready to go, plus it got very good mileageCons:
Can't think of anything, maybe a 50% discount10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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I felt like a star ⭐️ or maybe ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ renting from this Avis. The clerk who issued my car was very knowledgeable in local amenities and optimal rental features. I walked up to my car and couldn’t believe I was riding in style. The American compact is much bigger than the European style I was expecting. Car was very modern, all the bells and whistles. Made my travels around Montgomery a pleasure.Cons:
Adding pickup/return to the parking signs. Only because I was a little uncertain if I should park the same place I picked up. But when I couldn’t find any better guidance I just went for it and it worked out8.8 Very Good
Dec 2019
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The staff at MGM Airport was friendly, efficient and very helpful. I liked the car, in general. The access to the car rental parking for pick up and drop off is very convenient.Cons:
The Tire pressure light went on soon after we picked up the rental. This has happened now with the last 3 cars that I have rented from various agencies in different parts of the world, so I did not panic as when it happened the first time, however it did mean personal time taken away from my day to keep checking the tire pressure. The interior of the car smelled like previous renters had smoked in it. I know that isn't Avis' fault and they now have a document to sign for smokers. As a non-smoker however, getting into a smelly car is unpleasant.7.2 Good
Apr 2019
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Pick up agent in the drop off agent were very kind and extremely knowledgeable about different questions that I had prior to purchase and also after.Cons:
The car's room but that is more than manufacturer and also my overestimating space.4.4 Mediocre
Apr 2019
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car was there is the best you can sayCons:
Could move a bit faster or at least with some sense of urgency to more customers out. Also was told and signed for a full tank of gas and was missing one quarter of a tank. I had already signed at the counter because who would believe they would get a car with less than a full tank.Budget
7.5
Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Montgomery
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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the woman at the counter was very nice and pretty efficient. Drop off was quick and easy as wellCons:
They didn't honor the price that I was quoted. It should have been $165 and instead they charged me. about $30 more. Said some baloney about the airport fees not being added in. The price said it already included taxes and fees. When you are standing at the check out counter needing your car, they have you over a barrel. I'm sure that that is their plan. What can you do? You have to have a car, you are in a city that is not your hometown and you have no choice but to pay. Not a very honest way to conduct business8.4 Very Good
Aug 2019
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The pick up location was the airport. Their system said it was on the other side of town. They wanted me to pay extra to get it at the location I made the reservation at I refused to pay extra and got it at the airportCons:
Employee should exercise common sense and read the documents presented by customer10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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Quick Dropoff.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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Good customer service and nice, new and clean car.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2015
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Great staffCons:
Safety light was initially on when I started to drive but eventually turned off.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2015
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Very accommodating and the car sms price were great.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
5.7
Fair
16 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
6.2
5 locations in Montgomery
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7.2 Good
Mar 2020
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The staff was great. The pick up and drop off was good.Cons:
The car was nasty and had a smell.6.4 Okay
Jun 2017
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Good gas mileage, Plenty of room, Vehicles was very cleanCons:
Staff had more personal conversations with themselves than with me. They acted like I wasn't there.2.0 Poor
Mar 2017
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I liked the email confirmation.Cons:
According to the email confirmation, I arrived before 7pm to pickup the vehicle and the customer sales rep informed me they had no available vehicles and it wasn't guaranteed any would be available. Such an inconvenience! So I went to Hertz and they did have vehicles.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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I really love how they tried there best to work with me. I loved the customer service!!!Cons:
The only thing I didn't like is the pick up drop off service. The wait was very annoying, but all in all a great experience!!!8.0 Very Good
Sep 2016
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The people at the downtown office of Montgomery Alabama were very apologetic and were very accommodating. Very ProfessionalCons:
I booked this through Kayak and it wasn't at the airport location. I had to pay a taxi $25.00 to get me to the downtown location. I was very irate and tired after a long trip. The least Enterprise could do was have someone take us to the downtown location for free. On kayak, it should give us a choice of the location we want. We have no clue.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Super efficient helpful service, great lady there we interacted with. Such a brilliant deal we had. So glad we rented from a local location and not the airport.Dollar
5.4
Fair
23 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.0
One location in Montgomery
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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It was awful experience.Cons:
Nothing.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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DO NOT RENT FROM HERE, They were not there, they did not have any cars, left stranded at the airport ( two other people as well) and now I am fighting to get my money back. Poor service, poor site ! DO NOT RENT FROM HERE, call a company directly. I can't get my money back for a car I didn't get.Cons:
If I will not rent from your site and call the car company directly!10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Very helpful. But he said that they were booked and that third parties do not know it till the customers already purchased the care from the third party.2.0 Poor
Nov 2020
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I showed up. No one was at the kiosk. The sign said go to the Hertz counter. He told me Dollar didn't have a car for me, even though I had a reservation. I couldn't get anyone on the phone to refund my money. I had to call my credit card company to refund it. Dollar was a disaster.2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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I didn’t like anythingCons:
I never rented the car. The customer service was rude10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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The customer service representative, Deante, was super friendly, polite, and helpful. He made it a great experience!Thrifty
5.2
Fair
19 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
4.5
One location in Montgomery
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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They didn't have a car for me2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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There wasn’t any staff there. Just a sign saying they didn’t have any cars available even though I had reserved one already.Cons:
Actually having a car, or at least communicating with me about not having a car after I already had a reservation8.4 Very Good
Jul 2020
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Drop off was a little confusing but we figured it out. Mainly because Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty all combined their locations at airport. Little heads up would have been nice.3.2 Poor
Jun 2020
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Absolutely nothing. I have no idea how my experience did not constitute fraud and will be complaining to every authority I can think of.Cons:
Despite paying for my reservation days in advance, when I arrived there were not even any Thrifty staff at the airport. A Hertz employee informed me that Thrifty had rented out all their cars and gone home, but would honor my reservation the following day when possible. I was staying in town for two days. What does "reservation" mean if not that my car was reserved? Why would you rent a reserved car to someone else when I already paid for it in advance? How can someone "honor" my reservation after it is too late to use it?6.4 Okay
Jun 2020
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Pick up in Hope Hull Montgomery Airport, Alabama, was OK. I reported rub marks to the agent at the airport on the form provided. The car was clean but did have rub marks on the outside, which were documented by photos before the car was moved. Dropped car off as rented at Dayton International Airport, Ohio before 9:00am and deposited the keys in the drop box before 9:00 am. Convenient BUT RISKY.Cons:
NO Honesty in charging, integrity, communications = ALL lacking! NO receipt every provided by mail or email. I was charged $137.37, not the $117.39 quoted, with NO explanation and NO communications. Bait and Switch. I dropped the car off at Dayton International Airport as directed on Sunday morning before 9:00 am. No agent was there so paperwork was deposited in box as directed by signs. I filed a left item report on line as directed by Thrify on a CD left in the car - nothing done and nothing said. NO communications. I have photos that there was no damage to the car. I feel cheated. I feel like a theft has occurred in the taking of additional money without explanation. POOR business practice. DISHONEST business practice.4.8 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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The Thrifty staff wasn't there. A Hertz agent assisted me.Cons:
There no cars availableAlamo
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One location in Montgomery
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
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My flight was delayed, I made it so late to my destination that I had to cancel the rental... and guess what? they kept the money... NO REFUND, NOT EVEN A PORTION, THEY KEPT IT ALL RENTAL AND INSURANCE.9.2 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Low one-way rate and a sweet upgrade to a Challenger, fun drive10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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I was impressed with the ease of picking up the car and the drop off. For some reason, some agencies can take a half hour to get you into the car. At the counter in MGM, it was easy and it was fast. The car was new, clean and performed wonderfully. Very positive experience.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Good price for rental.Sunnycars
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2 locations in Montgomery
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