Montgomery Car Rental

Parking in Montgomery

• Carter Hill Road Parking (36106) is open 24/7, close to The Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum, ASU Stadium, and Cloverdale Park.
• Commerce Street Parking Lot (36104) has 117 spaces, and is close to The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, Alabama State Capitol, and the Civil Rights Memorial.
• 100 Catoma Street Parking (36104) has 120 spaces, and is close to the Rosa Parks Museum, Freedom Rides Museum, and The MOOseum.

• Interstate 85 (I-85) connects Montgomery to Petersburg, Virginia. It runs north to the I-95 in Petersburg, cutting through central Montgomery and Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Interstate 65 (I-65) is another major cross-country road that connectsthe Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. The interstate passes through central Montgomery, connecting the city to Nashville, Louisville, and Indianapolis.
• Route 231 (US 231) is a highway thatconnects Montgomery to smaller surrounding towns such as Troy and Dothan. It runs from Indiana all the way to Panama City, Florida on the coast.

How to get from Montgomery Airport to Auburn

It takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to drive the 63 miles (100 km) from Montgomery Airport to Auburn.

1. Leave the Montgomery Airport car rental car park and continue on to US-80 E.
2. Keep left to continue on US-80 E and then take the exit onto I-65 N towards Birmingham.
3. Continue, then take exit 171 for I-85 N towards Atlanta.
4. Continue on I-85 N for around 50 miles (80 km), then take exit 51 towards Auburn.

How to get from Montgomery Airport to Atlanta, Georgia

Montgomry Airport is a 2 hour 30-minute drive to Atlanta, Georgia. Just jump onto US-80 E from the Montgomery Airport car rental car park and take the exit onto I-65 N towards Birmingham. From there, take exit 117 for I-85 N towards Atlanta and continue for around 160 miles (257 km) until you reach the city.

Best hotels in Montgomery

Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center

2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL 36066

This little slice of luxury at Capitol Hill offers sleek and modern decorated rooms, along with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a cozy dining experience at the onsite Oak Tavern. The hotel is also just a 20-minute drive from the airport. It’s situated just outside the bustle of the city center, making it ideal for couples looking for some quiet time away.

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa

201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

This luxury four-star hotel has everything you might need for a well-deserved retreat or important business trip. Take a dip in the rooftop pool, relax at the in-house spa, or unwind at The House, the Renaissance’s very own American eatery. Just a 10-minute drive from the airport, the hotel is in the perfect spot to enjoy local parks and museums.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center

300 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

This hotel offers stunning and bright interiors and all the amenities to make your stay in Montgomery one to remember. Take the short 10-minute drive from the airport, and jump straight into the indoor pool, let off some travel steam at the gym, or grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant.

Best restaurants in Montgomery

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

7078 Eastchase Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36117

This all-American steakhouse is your one-stop shop if you’re looking for a hearty meal. From hand-cut, aged steaks to fresh seafood dishes such as their flavor-packed lobster queso, there’s something to suit all palates.

Wintzell’s Oyster House

105 Commerce Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

This traditional and beloved Gulf Coast eatery has taken pride in classic home-cooked dishes, since it first opened its doors in 1938. They specialize in full-of-flavor family-style meals, from hearty pots of Cajun seafood pasta to helpin’s of that tasty Southern favorite, shrimp n’ grits.

La Jolla

8147 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, AL 36116

This quaint local favorite is the place to go for fresh, seasonal and high-quality food in the heart of Alabama. Whether you dabble in their pan seared salmon piccata or tuck into their juicy La Jolla burger, you’ll leave their doors fully satisfied with both the quality food and service.

Best attractions in Montgomery

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

1 Museum Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117

This beautiful lakeside museum hosts a wide variety of American art spanning from the 18^th century to today. Their permanent collection proudly displays historically and culturally rich pieces, from sculpture work, Southern regional art, fine paintings, and Old Master prints. Dive straight into American artistic history or stop by the interactive gallery and studio to help your kids learn a little more.

Montgomery Zoo & Mann Wildlife Learning Museum

2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36110

Montgomery Zoo is a 40-acre park home to over 750 animals, which represent more than 140 species. As well as touring animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, and more, the on-site learning museum can help you learn a little more about the animals and how to protect the world we, and they, live in.

Rosa Parks Museum

252 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL 36104

Located on the Montgomery satellite campus at Troy University, the Rosa Parks Museum hosts important exhibits and artifacts on the 1955 bus boycott. The museum is an amazing learning experience, which seeks to educate visitors on America’s civil past, and the following movement sparked by the civil rights figurehead, Rosa Parks.