If you are coming from the north, take Calif. 101 S. until you reach Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula exit. This exit connects you to Calif. 68, or the Monterey-Salinas Highway, which traverses west to the Monterey Peninsula cities. The directions are the same for Southern California, except of course, you will be traveling on Calif. 101 N. until you arrive at Salinas. Calif. 68 originates in Salinas, and after a short diversion onto Highway 1, travels across the Peninsula ultimately providing access to Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove, the westernmost point on the Peninsula. Five major car rental companies serve the area, most with offices at the Monterey Peninsula Airport.
Rental rates vary based on the length of rental and time of year.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Finding your way to major hotels on the Peninsula has been simplified by Avis, which provides small, postcard-size directions. Hertz has a driving-direction machine that prints out directions from the airport to any point on the Monterey Peninsula. These specialty cars are fun and easy to drive, making any occasion a memorable one. Monday through Friday you get three hours for the price of two.