Los Angeles car rental information
| Pick-up location | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 195 |
| Airport locations | 64 |
| Popular agencies | Priceless, GREEN MOTION , NU Car, Avis, Sixt |
Cheap car rentals in Los Angeles
| Economy | $24/day |
| Compact | $26/day |
| Intermediate | $24/day |
| Standard | $25/day |
| Full-size | $25/day |
| Minivan | $26/day |
| Full-size SUV | $36/day |
| Premium | $26/day |
| Luxury | $36/day |
| Supplier choice | $21/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $24/day |
| Compact SUV | $25/day |
| Standard SUV | $30/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Los Angeles
- Parking garages, street parking, and metered parking are the three main parking options for cheap car rentals in Los Angeles. Many large venues have on-site parking garages you may pay for, and for an extra fee, you may get valet service as well. Free street parking is generally easier to find on the outskirts of LA and in residential areas. However, some residential areas require a permit, so look out for any signs that specify a permit is needed. Lastly, there are metered parking spaces that take credit cards and charge by the hour.
- Although there is plenty to do and see inside Los Angeles, one of the great benefits of getting cheap car rentals in Los Angeles is that many other attractions are only a few hours away. For example, Disneyland is in neighboring Orange County, only about 30min southeast of downtown LA. If you prefer a nature hike in the desert, consider driving about 2h 5min east to arrive at Joshua Tree National Park. If you have much more time and want to mix up the hot weather with some cold weather skiing, consider driving to Lake Tahoe in Utah. It’s about 7h 30min away.
- Those driving in Los Angeles car rentals should be aware of a few road rules specific to Los Angeles. First, the freeways are quite large (up to six lanes) and busy (traffic jams are notorious), so to allow traffic to flow as smoothly as possible, it’s best to avoid the far-right lane unless you plan on taking a nearby exit. Also, make sure to give yourself enough time to get over to the correct lane before exiting. Secondly, most locals only honk for emergencies rather than frustration at the traffic. Lastly, the streets can change names even if you haven’t turned, so it’s best to use a GPS to avoid confusion.
- Get ready to explore the dazzling sights of Los Angeles on the road trip of a lifetime. When you rent a car on your vacation, you will enjoy the freedom of discovering each corner of the city at your own pace. Rather than relying on public transport, opt for a rental car to easily navigate this sprawling city. Don’t miss the beaches, never-ending boulevards, or the Hollywood Hills -- all easily reached by car.
- If you are flying into Los Angeles International Airport, you need to be aware that all the rental car companies are off-site. When you land, you will need to exit your terminal and use the courtesy shuttles. Your first option for your pickup is to go to the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim and wait by the "Rental Car Shuttles" sign. Alternatively, you can go to the LAX Shuttle Airline Connection and take a shuttle bus to the Remote Rental Car Depot.
- Driving in Los Angeles can be challenging due to the city’s infamous traffic. Therefore, as a visitor, you should look out for Carpool and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. You will be able to spot these designated lanes on most of LA’s freeways. Whilst HOV lanes are found on the far left, you can spot a Carpool lane from the diamond painted on the road. To use these lanes, you must have at least 2 people in the car.
- During weekdays, rush hour in Los Angeles starts between 5:00 am and 10:00 am. In the afternoon the roads are busy from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, although you should avoid driving on a Friday. You can also expect heavy traffic on weekend evenings, especially in or out of downtown and Hollywood. The best way to avoid traffic is to stick to driving through the connecting neighborhoods. Thankfully, the city is set out in a grid, so you have a variety of options for crossing town.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Los Angeles for $38 or less
- Book your rental car in Los Angeles at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Los Angeles are around 17% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Los Angeles are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Los Angeles
Los Angeles car rental reviews and directory
Fox
6.2
Okay
1037 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.2
One location in Los Angeles
from $33/day
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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Cancelled the trip, no opportunity for refund . . . zero, nada, zilchCons:
Any customer service2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Nothing I like about FOXCons:
FOX caused me so many porblems of my driver license issue. It ended up they jacked up the price of 3 days rental to 600 USD and convint me to purchase the rental. Eventually I walked to the next door , THRIFTY, and Thrifty didn’t give me any problem. They also offer me a decent deal. I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH FOX AGAIN5.6 Fair
Jan 2020
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San Diego dropoff was quick and convenient—the exact opposite of pick up at LAX which was horribleCons:
Desk agent and signing in on a tiny screen made for it to be easy to charge me for insurance I didn’t want or need. Car had only. been quick cleaned so windows needed help and there was stuff on the back seats2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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noCons:
have car ready4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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Fox agent was deceptiveCons:
was told by the Fox Agent that the state of California required me to purchase bodily injury insurance even though i had a copy of my own insurance policy showing my coverage exceeded the California requirements. I have disputed the charge for the bodily injury insurance I was required to purchase.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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The staff was horrible, almost racist!!Cons:
Remove Fox from your network. They gave me a car that was old, scratched everywhere with no options and very high mileage >44000 mile! I never rented a car with this high mileage! This was my worst rental experience ever that I had to return the car after 5 mins of leaving the office! My 2013 Mazda was much better. They just ruined my surprise to my niece and nephew who were visiting from Georgia for the first time and wasted our time that we couldn’t do anything on NYE!! Also, I have chosen to get insurance with my booking but the rude staff couldn’t find it and asked me to py an additional $150 to get it. I checked my transactions and found that I got Allianz insurance with the rental for $66 but it didn’t show up. I did NOT get full refund even though I returned the car less than 5 mins after leaving the office and that insurance wasn’t refunded!!!!Hertz
6.0
Okay
1518 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.2
27 locations in Los Angeles
from $36/day
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8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
6.0 Okay
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
Sixt
7.7
Good
516 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
5 locations in Los Angeles
from $59/day
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
Enterprise
7.3
Good
392 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.3
32 locations in Los Angeles
from $72/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Quick and easy rental!2.0 Poor
May 2021
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NothingCons:
Actually rent me the car for what I reserved it for online. Also I set the pick up and drop off location as LAX in Kayak and it made the reservation at downtown LA. That one is on Kayak.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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NothingCons:
One employee called me saying they didn’t have the car I needed and they didn’t offer any options8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Keep up the good work.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
N/aCons:
The staff was only friendly for the purpose of up selling me. They were completely unhelpful with resolving the botched reservation. Instead they saw an opportunity to saddle with a “car class change” that cost more than the vehicle rental, this was predatory.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Very friendlyAvis
6.2
Okay
521 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.2
14 locations in Los Angeles
from $59/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Good pick up and drop off. Comfortable and clean car.Cons:
Better connection to agents directly.10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Friendly and helpful staff right down to the person who drove the shuttle. Professional service, quick in and out.Cons:
Everything was terrific.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The manager Sam was very nice and the car itself was niceCons:
The two original customer service counter ppl that I encountered. The gentleman was rude and charged my card a number of times for twice the rental fee and instead of listens to me to correct his mistakes got rude and offensive and lied to his manger. The second customer service counter help female told me she did me a favor by voiding the transaction that had already been charged to my card for three times the rental confirmation amount and I had never even received a rental or keys. The service at this place was beyond horrible. Thankfully Sam was there to intervene. It amazes me this man keeps his sanity with this in-adequate staff. He deserves better than the colleagues he has to manage.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing. I will never buy a car from them agin in life!Cons:
They lied. They over charged me with everything!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Absolutely nothing. Customer services was bad all around, sent me to the wrong pickup location and when I was sent half way across LA by a rep at the lax location the office was closed.Cons:
They told me that the promo “was no longer valid” and charged me an extra $45/day and it is now taking weeks of customer service calls to get it taken care of.Thrifty
6.2
Okay
746 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.5
4 locations in Los Angeles
from $66/day
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3.9 Poor
Jul 2021
5.9 Fair
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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N/A2.0 Poor<