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Monterey Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Monterey Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

There is a hotel walking distance from the airport. Monterey is a tourist area so sometimes, hotels will sell out or be prohibitively expensive. Plan ahead. – a traveller (2016)

MRY Airport Overview

Monterey Airport (code: MRY) is housed in a small, single terminal. It offers flight service to a few major cities and is open daily from early morning until the last flight of the day. Passengers can expect a couple of eateries and shops, plus free WiFi.

Sleeping in Monterey Airport

This airport closes after the day’s last flight departs, so sleeping here overnight is impossible. A few hotels are near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.

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Airport Hours

The airport is open from 4:00 AM until the arrival of the last flight.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Cots

The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, you’ll find a mix of inns, lodges and hotels within a short drive of Monterey Airport.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.

Food & Drinks

There are no 24-hour dining options. Food is available during flight operating hours, including Woody’s Cockpit Restaurant and Fly Away Café.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Monterey Airport. Connect to the “MRYGuest network.”

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

Arts – Rotating exhibits featuring local artists. Located on the mezzanine level.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Duty-Free & Shopping -No duty-free shops. A gift shop (airside) sells souvenirs and local items.

Airlines
Monterey Airport is served by the following airlines: Alaska Airlines • Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Monterey Airport is served by a public bus route. For fares, routes and schedules, visit the Monterey-Salinas Transit website.

Car Rentals

Several companies offer car rentals on-site. Alamo • Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National.

Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available outside the terminal. Only authorized taxis are allowed; reservations are not necessary. Airport pickups and drop-offs incur an additional $3.00 surcharge.

Security & Safety

Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

  • Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
  • Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
  • Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
  • Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2026-03-17

This guide is for planning purposes only. Details, including rates and hours, may change without notice. Information comes from airports and service providers, their websites, and traveller submissions. We do not represent these providers. To share corrections or updates: write a review or update the airport guide.

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