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Los Angeles features mostly freeways, wider streets, and large parking garages that are great for any type of car. We recommend that you rent an intermediate or full-size car if you’re planning to discover the scenic routes and national parks outside the city. If you want to explore the city center, rent a convertible to fully soak up the LA sunshine. Fortunately, the city’s idyllic climate lends itself to any style of car driven year-round.
Throughout the state of California, the maximum speed limit on highways is 65 mph. Where indicated, drivers can go 70 mph. On two-lane undivided highways, the speed limit is 55 mph, while in business and residential districts the limit is 25 mph. Speed limits in Los Angeles also depend on the conditions on the road. You should watch out for construction zones which often have reduced speed zones.
There is a wealth of parking options in Los Angeles. In popular tourist areas you can expect to pay between $8 and $25 for a space in a parking lot. On many of Los Angeles’ blocks you will find meter parking that conveniently takes credit card payments. Meanwhile, in the suburbs you can take advantage of free street parking. Some residential areas and side streets require a permit, so look out for the parking signposts.
On average a rental car in Los Angeles costs 159 ﷼ per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (99 ﷼/day), Thrifty (105 ﷼/day) and Avis (108 ﷼/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 9000 Airport Boulevard 90045 (13 kilometers from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Los Angeles are Sixt (7.2, 274 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 133 reviews), and Midway (6.2, 703 reviews).
The average gas price in Los Angeles is 16.47 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 198 ﷼ and 263 ﷼, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Los Angeles.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Los Angeles costs 158 ﷼ per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Los Angeles costs 220 ﷼ per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Los Angeles costs 209 ﷼ per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Los Angeles costs 1,115 ﷼ per week (159 ﷼ per day).
On average a rental car in Los Angeles costs 4,777 ﷼ per month (159 ﷼ per day).
32 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
10757-61 Venice Blvd.
+1 310 839 5600
10799 Santa Monica Blvd
+1 310 475 8738
11325 Santa Monica Blvd
+1 310 477 7209
11575 Ventura Blvd
+1 818 762 0225
11779 West Pico Blvd
+1 310 477 7209
1234 S La Brea Ave
+1 323 932 6085
12959 Sherman Way
+1 818 503 0878
1435 S La Cienega Blvd Ste D
+1 310 652 5155
15439 Devonshire St.
+1 818 361 4422
1608 Hillhurst Ave.
+1 323 660 2311
1619 N Gower St
+1 323 467 2277
1944 S. Figueroa
+1 213 746 6654
3318 S La Cienega Blvd
+1 323 634 5511
3412 W Pico Blvd
+1 323 730 4900
404 S Figueroa St
+1 213 312 0070
4442 York Blvd.
+1 323 344 4343
445 S Figueroa St
+1 213 627 5432
4550 Beverly Blvd
+1 323 962 5200
4805 S Figueroa St
+1 310 649 5025
5626 Tujunga Ave
+1 818 623 7550
620 Usc Mccarthy Way
+1 213 741 5216
6343 Vineland Ave
+1 747 205 5901
6644 Lankershim Blvd
+1 747 205 5901
6653 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 342 8417
7100 Beverly Blvd.
+1 323 938 4646
8230 Sepulveda Blvd
+1 818 782 2552
8367 West Sunset Blvd
+1 323 938 4646
8438 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 993 3500
8734 Bellanca Ave
+1 310 673 9950
8949 Venice Blvd
+1 310 697 8352
9827 De Soto Ave
+1 818 678 1690
990 Vine St
+1 323 467 2277
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Anonymous, Sep 2024
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Commercial
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Commercial
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Standard
5 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11057 Ventura Boulevard
+1 888 749 8227
2444 Lincoln Blvd
+1 888 749 8227
9000 Bellanca Ave
+1 888 749 8227
990 W 8th St
+1 888 749 8227
Delivery/Collection Service
+49 4242 183940
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Jon, Sep 2024
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2.0 Poor
Katharine, Sep 2024
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6.0 Okay
Manny, Sep 2024
Compact SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Ashkan, Jun 2024
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Minivan
9 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
1218 South Figueroa St
+1 213 747 5465
2950, Wilshire Boulevard
+1 213 487 4700
3442 Wilshire Blvd.
+1 213 487 4700
4201 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood
+1 818 985 9770
6151 W Century Blvd Suite 100
+1 310 649 5549
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Anonymous, Oct 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
Edwin, Oct 2024
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Sep 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Rabbi Menachem, Sep 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Alex, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
12 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11656 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 754 1322
11901 Santa Monica Boulevard
+1 310 914 7700
1234 Westwood Boulevard
+1 310 446 4190
19228 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 758 0030
3600 Wilshire Boulevard
+1 213 381 2814
647 Mateo Street
+1 213 328 6182
700 West 7th Street, Ste A 200
+1 626 380 9620
7521 Lankershim Boulevard
+1 818 255 4799
800 North Alameda Street
+1 213 617 2137
888 South Figueroa Street
+1 213 533 8400
9217 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 342 9200
9545 Reseda Boulevard Unit 5
+1 818 718 9960
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Full-size SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Jared, Aug 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Pickup truck
30 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
10170 Mason Ave.
+1 818 700 0760
10603 Venice Blvd
+1 310 774 0431
1103 S. La Cienega Blvd.
+1 310 360 7281
11151 W. Olympic Blvd
+1 310 294 8048
1150 S Beverly Dr
+1 310 553 5128
120 S Los Angeles Street
+1 213 617 8972
12101 W. Olympic
+1 310 481 4853
1300 Exposition Blvd
+1 323 218 7148
13119 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 784 6003
17024 Devonshire Boulevard
+1 818 368 1493
1755 N. Highland
+1 323 957 1219
1804 Hyperion Avenue
+1 323 644 6987
2021 Westwood Blvd
+1 310 470 4971
2025 Ave Of The Star
+1 800 353 9823
2830 A West Olymmpic Boulevard
+1 213 738 0648
361 North La Brea
+1 323 965 9691
404 S Figueroa Street
+1 213 625 0997
4334 W Pico Blvd
+1 323 954 1187
4426 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 980 1601
450 N Lacienega Blvd
+1 310 659 2280
5711 West Century Blvd
+1 310 216 6799
5855 W Century Blvd
+1 310 212 6019
6728 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 705 0495
6750 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 764 3972
800 N Alameda St
+1 213 625 1034
8561 Sepulveda Blvd
+1 818 672 2118
8561 Sepulveda Boulevard
+1 818 672 2118
900 W Olympic Blvd
+1 213 765 8659
9000 Airport Blvd
+1 310 568 5100
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Anonymous, Oct 2024
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
David, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
John, Aug 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Full-size
13 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11656 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 761 1383
11901 Santa Monica Boulevard
+1 310 914 7702
1234 Westwood Boulevard
+1 310 446 4192
1333 N Highland Ave
+1 323 460 2175
19228 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 345 1160
3600 Wilshire Boulevard
+1 213 381 2813
647 Mateo Street
+1 213 328 6380
700 West 7th Street, Ste A 200
+1 626 642 9622
7521 Lankershim Boulevard
+1 818 980 1500
800 North Alameda Street
+1 213 617 2977
888 South Figueroa Street
+1 213 553 8867
9545 Reseda Boulevard Unit 5
+1 818 576 9590
9775 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 642 4500
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Lamaidni, Nov 2024
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2.0 Poor
Benjamin, Oct 2024
Luxury
2.0 Poor
Ben, Oct 2024
Luxury
2.0 Poor
Wesley, Sep 2024
Luxury
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
11 locations in Los Angeles
from127 ﷼/dayLocations in Los Angeles
1177 South Beverly Drive
+1 310 553 5128
17024 Devonshire Boulevard
+1 818 368 1493
2021 Westwood Blvd
+1 310 470 4971
361 North La Brea Avenue
+1 323 965 9691
4426 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 980 1601
450 N Lacienega Blvd
+1 310 659 2280
6728 Reseda Boulevard
+1 818 705 0495
6750 Lankershim Blvd
(818) 764-4513
7355 Canoga Avenue
+1 818 274 0183
800 North Alameda Street
+1 213 625 1034
9000 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 258 3000
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Anonymous, Oct 2024
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10.0 Wonderful
Kate, Oct 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Supplier choice
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5400 West Century Boulevard
+1 310 665 9025
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Jocelyn, Oct 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Robert, Jun 2024
Intermediate
10 locations in Los Angeles
from99 ﷼/dayLocations in Los Angeles
1025 South Labrea Ave
+1 323 931 1500
2021 Westwood Blvd
+1 310 470 4971
404 South Figueroa Street
+1 213 625 0997
4426 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 980 1601
450 N Lacienega Blvd
+1 310 659 2280
5711 West Century Boulevard
+1 310 216 6799
5855 West Century Boulevard
+1 310 212 6019
6728 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 705 0495
7355 Canoga Ave
+1 818 274 0183
9000 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 258 3000
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Anonymous, Nov 2024
Intermediate SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Convertible
4.0 Mediocre
Abeer, Aug 2024
Full-size
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
8820 Bellanca Ave
+1 424 293 1154
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10.0 Wonderful
Don, Oct 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Stefan, Oct 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Melanie, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Joseph, Sep 2024
Intermediate
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5280 W Century Blvd
+1 310 410 2313
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Julie, Oct 2024
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Nick, Sep 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Darren, Jul 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Vojin, Jul 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
massimo, Jul 2024
Standard
One location in Los Angeles
from94 ﷼/dayLocations in Los Angeles
5500 W Century Boulevard
+1 323 673 9084
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Premium
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Kristen, Apr 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Scott, Mar 2020
Pros:
Cancelled the trip, no opportunity for refund . . . zero, nada, zilchCons:
Any customer serviceOne location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5500 W Century Blvd
+1 323 673 9084
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Minivan
2.0 Poor
robert, Oct 2023
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
stefan, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
2 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
9750 Airport Blvd
+1 213 784 8585
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2.0 Poor
KATHLEEN, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Lily, Feb 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Jossie, Jan 2024
Minivan
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
2 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
1632 S. La Cienega Blvd.
+1 310 550 5725
Los Angeles Int’l Airport - Four Points Sheraton
+1 424 295 0587
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Compact
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Rashed, Oct 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size SUV
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5500 W. Century Blvd
+1 310 645 2100
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
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Nice car rentalsOne location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
9010 Bellanca Ave
+1 855 359 2227
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8.8 Very good
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros:
Te staff was great at all timeCons:
The cost seems a little bit higher even understanding the Audi brand all fleetOne location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
9020 Bellanca Avenue
+1 310 641 7000
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INDERJIT, Jul 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2022
7.9 Good
Hector, Aug 2021
9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
The car wasn’t in a perfect condition but was ok.One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport 8622 Bellanca Ave Suite
+1 213 263 4451
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
2 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5250 W Century Blvd.
+1 310 216 0000
7415 Santa Monica Boulevard
+1 833 324 7368
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4.0 Mediocre
Imran, Nov 2024
Minivan
6.0 Okay
Louis, Oct 2024
Premium
2.0 Poor
Borislav, Oct 2024
Premium
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Jamila, May 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Aaron, Apr 2024
Luxury
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Compact SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Carol, Sep 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Jason, Jul 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
5 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
10860 Burbank Boulevard
+1 818 623 4400
3638 Overland Ave.
+1 310 815 1715
5250 W Century Blvd.
+1 310 216 0000
6200 Hollywood Boulevard
+1 833 324 7368
7125 West Manchester Avenue
+1 310 866 8808
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2.0 Poor
Joe, Oct 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Esoldat, Oct 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Tony, Sep 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11992 Hawthorne Ave, Hawthorne, CA,90250, US
+1 844 777 2882
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2.0 Poor
Kiran, Aug 2022
One location in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
5250 W. Century Blvd
+1 818 357 9473
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3 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11857 Santa Monica Blvd
+1 310 477 5900
6925 Hollywood Blvd.
310-276-4936
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4 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11845 West Olympic Boulevard
+1 415 340 4850
1960 E Grand Ave
+1 415 340 4850
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Locations in Los Angeles
5250 W Century Blvd unit 110, Los Angeles, CA
+1 800 781 1023
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Locations in Los Angeles
5777 West Century Blvd (Suite 110) Los Angeles CA
+1 310 986 2045
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5250 W Century Blvd #109
+1 323 484 4242
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Los Angeles airport
+1 310 645 3993
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Locations in Los Angeles
8622 Bellanca Ave, Suite A
+1 310 410 9097
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Los Angeles Airport LAX
+1 424 394 7070
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3 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
15318 Hawthorne Blvd, Lawndale California, 90260
+1 310 665 0202
5249 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA , USA
+1 310 417 6969
5249 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles
+1 310 417 6969
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3 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
3638 Overland Avenue
(310) 837-8426
5250 West Century Blvd
(310) 216-0000
6944 Reseda Blvd
(818) 343-7368
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2 locations in Los Angeles
Locations in Los Angeles
11223 Venice Blvd
310-574-5400
1415 N La Brea Ave
323-851-9600
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Locations in Los Angeles
3638 Overland Ave.
+1 310 815 1715
8620 Airport Blvd.
+1 310 216 0000
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2 locations in Los Angeles
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Locations in Los Angeles
3200 Wilshire Blvd
+1 800 940 9332
9000 Airport Blvd
+1 800 940 9332
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Locations in Los Angeles
6355 Westchester Parkway
+1 310 645 0200
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8820 Bellanca Ave
+1 424 293 1154
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1030 W Manchester Blvd
+1 310 216 9204
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9144 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
+1 310 417 2221
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Locations in Los Angeles
8220 Foothill Blvd Unit #11
+1 818 353 6100
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5280 W Century Blvd
+1 310 410 2313
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5777 West Century Blvd #110
+1 310 417 9050
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5811 Willoughby Ave.
+1 415 401 7659
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9100 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA , USA
+1 626 829 2666
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11725 Santa Monica Blvd
310-477-8080
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5250 W Century Blvd #105
+1 310 295 0505
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9142 S Sepulveda Blvd.
+1 310 338 9788
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1 World Way
+1 866 735 8267
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9020 Bellanca Ave
+1 844 742 5870
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Los Angeles Airport LAX
+1 855 849 4201
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9020, Bellanca Avenue
+1 424 312 5043
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5500 W Century Blvd Off Airport Los Angeles Ca
+1 323 673 9084
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5250 W Century Blvd Ste 107
+1 310 216 7275
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9320 Oakmore road
+1 310 709 2263
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21053 Devonshire St
+1 833 566 7826
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5250 W. Century Blvd.
+1 310 645 2015
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2423 Lincoln Blvd
+1 310 305 0505
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5250 W. Century Blvd. Suite 203
+1 310 645 2015
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8622 Bellanca Ave, Suite F
+1 424 394 7070
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Los Angeles Airport. Off-aiporrt. 5500 W Century Boulevard.
+1 323 673 9084
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5231 W. Imperial Hwy, Unit A
+1 310 645 3993
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888 South Figueroa Street - Suite 130, Los Angeles, CA, , U S A
+1 914 368 0091
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To make the most of this sprawling urban metropolis, you need to get a rental car, so you can zip from the golden sand beaches of Santa Monica to the shopping haven of Rodeo Drive and up into the Hollywood Hills with ease.
Los Angeles can be a famously tricky city to navigate when you first arrive. Without a comprehensive public transport system, getting around its multiple neighborhoods and seeing its many sights can be a challenge, especially seeing as this isn’t a city that people walk around – which is why the best option here is to rent a car as soon as you arrive. Driving around the city will make you feel like a real Angeleno, though be warned you may well spend much of your time behind the wheel stuck in traffic – LA is famous for its traffic jams, particularly during the morning and evening rush hours. If you can avoid those times, you’ll be fine to go cruising along the endless boulevards or driving along the beachfront, admiring the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Read on for everything you need to know about renting a car in the City of Angels.
To rent a car in Los Angeles, you’ll need to make sure each driver has a valid driving license. Most rental companies are happy to accept international driving licenses as well as American ones, but it’s always worth double-checking the car rental terms as well. Each rental company has its own rules – some might not be willing to rent to drivers who haven’t held their driving license for 36 months or more, for example.
If you’re traveling from overseas, you will also need to show a valid passport as proof of ID. You’ll also need a credit card so you can pay for the deposit on the car. Don’t have a credit card? Many major car hire agencies will accept debit cards, but some won’t, so it’s best to check in advance. Most car rental companies in LA don’t rent to drivers who are under 21, and many in the city require drivers to be 25 or older – those that rent to younger drivers will often charge higher rates, sometimes known as ‘young driver fees’.
For the full California road trip experience, go for a convertible so you can feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as you drive up the Pacific Coast Highway.
As a major city with multiple car rental companies, there are many different types of cars you can hire in Los Angeles. The type of car you choose depends on how far you’ll be traveling and how many of you there are. If you’re planning on taking day trips out of the city and spending a lot of time on the freeway, it might be worth investing in an SUV, for extra space and comfort on longer journeys. If you’re mainly planning on driving around the city, you could opt for a smaller car, especially as certain places feature designated parking spaces for compact cars.
If you’re flying into LAX, be aware that all of the car rental companies are off-site and can only be accessed via courtesy shuttles. These shuttles come frequently and are usually easy to find, though navigating your way through the busy airport can be a challenge. The same process can be repeated when you return the car, though make sure to leave plenty of time before your flight, as there can be long lines for drop off at the car rental companies.
Due to its fairly limited public transit system, renting a car is a great way to get around LA and visit its neighboring cities. Some of the most popular shorter driving routes from the City of Angels include trips to San Diego (around a two-hour drive), Santa Barbara (around two hours), and Las Vegas (around four hours). Then there’s the famous California drive along the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to San Francisco, which takes around nine hours and includes many of the Golden State’s most famous sites, including Big Sur. It’s also possible to drive across the border into Mexico, with Tijuana just a two-hour drive away, but bear in mind you will need a valid passport to cross the border. You will also need to check with your rental company to determine if you are allowed to cross international borders.
You need to have car insurance to drive in Los Angeles, so make sure it’s included in your car rental agreement if you don’t have your own personal insurance. Every car rental agency will offer slightly different options when it comes to insurance, so make sure you read the policy thoroughly and get the right insurance to suit your needs. It could also be worth purchasing a Collision Damage Waiver or Loss Damage Waiver to make sure you’re protected if the car gets damaged.
Though there are car hire companies dotted around the city, the largest concentration of them can be found at LAX, so it’s often the easiest option to pick up your hire car here before heading into the city (especially as this way you avoid having to pay the cab fare to get into LA). All the major car rental companies are here, so you have a wide variety of rental companies and cars to choose from. If you’re not arriving at LAX, there are still plenty of other places to hire cars in the city – ask about local options at your hotel, where they will be able to point you in the direction of the nearest car rental company.
It could also be worth making sure your rental car has a GPS to navigate your way around LA, as the city’s freeways can be particularly confusing for first-time visitors.
The City of Angels is infamous for its traffic, particularly during rush hour when the roads and freeways can get gridlocked. It’s best to avoid driving during this time if you can – on weekdays, rush hour usually runs between 6am-10am and 3.30pm-7pm. Fridays can also be particularly busy on the roads, with locals heading out of town for the weekend.
If you’re planning on using the freeways in LA, look out for the Carpool and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. These are lanes that can only be used if there are two or more people in the car and can be a great way to save vital time and avoid congested lanes when driving on the freeway.
Before renting your car, it’s worth checking whether the hotel you’re staying in offers free parking.Motels and cheaper hotels often offer free parking, while more upmarket establishments tend to charge extra. Streets in all the commercial areas of Los Angeles are metered, and it’s usually easy enough to find a spot. Many of the residential streets near these areas require parking permits, so make sure you always check the signs for local parking information before leaving your car.
Since most people drive in LA, there’s no shortage of gas stations in the city, and all the big-name gas brands are represented. Most gas stations are self-serve, where you pump your own gas, and you can usually pay at the pump.
There are around 4,500 public charging electric vehicle stations dotted around the city, making LA the most electric vehicle-friendly city in California. Of these, only around 550 are free charging stations. Motorists can expect to pay around 30 cents per kilowatt hour for level two charging and around 40 cents per kilowatt hour for direct current charging.
Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | 159 ﷼/day |
Good deal | 131 ﷼/day |
Pick-up location | Los Angeles |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice sedan |
Rental locations | 223 |
Airport locations | 70 |
Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Fox, Budget |