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Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city in Alabama, located southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. It became the state capital in 1846 and served as the first capital of the Confederate States of America, and a primary site in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the marches from Selma to Montgomery. A Montgomery rent a car is a great way to get around and explore the area’s rich history. Today Montgomery is home to a large military presence at Maxwell Air Force Base, public universities Alabama State University and Auburn University-Montgomery, many state government offices and high-tech manufacturing corporations, and cultural attractions like the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. Look for great deals on Montgomery car rentals and save time and money to enjoy popular destinations like the Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park, or see a live musical performance in the hometown of legends like Nat King Cole, Hank Williams, Bib Mama Thornton, and Tommy Shaw. Montgomery car rentals are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, National, Budget, and Thrifty. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Avis and Alamo. Montgomery Regional Airport, also known as Dannelly Field, is the major airport serving the area, offering connections for commercial airlines to Atlanta, Charlotte, and Memphis. If you fly in here, car rentals are provided in terminal by Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo, Avis, Budget, and National. Try Enterprise for the best deals, followed by Hertz, and Avis. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Montgomery rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).