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Where to stay
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East Los Angeles travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Los Angeles

With a population of 126,496, East Los Angeles is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything East Los Angeles has to offer.

When to visit East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Los Angeles in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Los Angeles

Plane

When flying to East Los Angeles, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Los Angeles include American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to East Los Angeles departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to East Los Angeles is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 14 km from East Los Angeles. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is East Los Angeles Rocket, located 4 km from downtown East Los Angeles. East Los Angeles Rowan Ave / Eagle S is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to East Los Angeles, you’ll arrive at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Los Angeles include American Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to East Los Angeles departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to East Los Angeles is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 14 km from East Los Angeles. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is East Los Angeles Rocket, located 4 km from downtown East Los Angeles. East Los Angeles Rowan Ave / Eagle S is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.

Airports near East Los Angeles

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving East Los Angeles

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Los Angeles

Most booked hotels in East Los Angeles

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Hyatt Place Lax El Segundo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2675 reviews)
$142+
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Marina Del Rey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1983 reviews)
$212+
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Travelodge By Wyndham Lax
2 stars
Good (7.7, 4406 reviews)
$85+
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Motel 6-Los Angeles, Ca - Los Angeles - Lax
2 stars
Good (6.9, 4444 reviews)
$72+
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DoubleTree by Hilton LAX - El Segundo
4 stars
Good (6.8, 1801 reviews)
$113+
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Hotel Pacific, Manhattan Beach
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1531 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in East Los Angeles

Renting a car in East Los Angeles costs $30 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in East Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in East Los Angeles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in East Los Angeles, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in East Los Angeles costs $30 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in East Los Angeles.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in East Los Angeles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in East Los Angeles, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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