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Popular rental locations in Los Angeles

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Los Angeles

Car rental offers in Los Angeles

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Los Angeles.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Los Angeles

Below are the car rental companies in Los Angeles with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • National Car Rental

    9 (402)
    From £ 35 / day
  • Alamo

    8.8 (8619)
    From £ 33 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.7 (1921)
    From £ 34 / day
  • Sixt

    8.3 (3316)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Hertz

    7.6 (6852)
    From £ 30 / day
  • Avis

    7 (5940)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Europcar

    6.7 (8061)
    From £ 36 / day
  • Thrifty

    5.9 (5438)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Budget

    5.5 (9604)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Fox Rent A Car

    5.4 (13)
    From £ 23 / day
  • ACE Rent A Car

    4.9 (15)
    From £ 35 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    4.7 (4314)
    From £ 24 / day
  • Economy Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • U-Save Auto Rental

    9 (257)
    No rates available
  • Eaglerider

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    7.6 (1887)
    No rates available
  • NÜ Car Rentals

    6 (20)
    From £ 20 / day
  • InterRent

    6.3 (5827)
    No rates available
  • Payless Car Rental

    6.7 (488)
    No rates available
  • Advantage Rent a Car

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), October is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. September is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Los Angeles), January is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Los Angeles - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Los Angeles), March is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Guide

Car Hire

Many people associate Los Angeles with the fame of Hollywood, the beaches of Malibu, and the conspicuous consumption of Beverly Hills. However, California's second-biggest city also has much more to offer beyond surfing, sunbathing and stargazing. Many of these attractions are accessible only with car hire in this notoriously car-centric city. The pockets of public transportation within the 80 cities forming the greater Los Angeles area include expensive taxis, a couple of bus networks and even a limited subway system.

Who to Book With
Not surprisingly, there are about 40 different car rental companies in Los Angeles International Airport alone. Some of these companies are internationally familiar like Thrifty, Hertz and Budget. Other chains, such as Fox Rent A Car, may be unfamiliar to visitors outside the United States. Many other Los Angeles vehicle rental locations are clustered northeast of the airport and around the city's downtown area. Online booking rates are usually very reasonable in this extremely competitive market.

Best Time to Go
Los Angeles is synonymous with year-round sunny and warm weather, but although the climate remains virtually unchanged during the year, hotel and vehicle hire rates often increase during high tourism seasons. A large percentage of Los Angeles visitors come during the December holiday season or the months of March and April when many North American children are out of school. Visitors hoping for discounts and smaller crowds should avoid Los Angeles during these times of year.

Need to Know Essentials
The following documents are needed to collect rental vehicles here:

- A valid driving license
- The credit card used for making the reservation
- A passport for motorists from outside the United States
- Proof of insurance for motorists declining additional coverage options

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
As notoriously clogged and confusing as the Los Angeles freeway system may be, it remains the only way to travel across much of the city. Motorists used to driving in other large cities should be able to manage just fine in Los Angeles, but drivers must allow themselves plenty of extra time no matter what time of day they travel as they can find themselves in the middle of a traffic jam at all hours. Morning and evening rush hours should be avoided at all costs, and high speed police chases frequently zoom across the crowded freeways.

GPS systems, radio station traffic reports and plenty of advance planning should help most motorists better navigate Los Angeles freeways. Electronic message signs frequently update motorists on all lane closures, detours and traffic accidents. Special carpool-only lanes are clearly marked and reserved for vehicles containing two or more people.

The biggest hazards motorists will encounter on Los Angeles streets after leaving the freeways are cracks and potholes, especially on Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards. These potholes and cracks become even worse a few weeks after Los Angeles rainfalls. Parking is plentiful, but expensive, in downtown Los Angeles, where motorists tend to drive slower than usual due to the several exits and turns on the streets.

Further driving details are listed in our guide to the United States.

Transport

Few other large cities on Earth may be as dependent on automobile travel as Los Angeles, but public transit is not completely absent from the city. Rail, bus and taxi links are all available at both Los Angeles International Airport, 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles, and the spectacular Union Station. Visitors can board four commuter trains, six subway lines, and dozens of bus lines from this Los Angeles architectural masterpiece.

Trains
Union Station is the main Los Angeles Amtrak station, where passengers can board trains bound for the Pacific Northwest, San Diego, New Orleans, Chicago, and California's San Joaquin Valley, with stops at several more cities along the way. Metro Rail operates the city's relatively new rapid transit rail system, which currently contains six different heavy and light rail lines across Los Angeles. Although all rail lines operate seven days per week, late night service is limited. Base ticket fares are £0.94 each, but separate fares are required for each line.

Buses
Metro and DASH, the two man bus networks in Los Angeles, cover most of the city and its surrounding county, but service is most frequent in the central Los Angeles area. Local Metro buses are coloured orange, while red coloured Rapid buses travel through traffic faster, but make fewer stops. Metro fares are around £0.95 per ride, excluding transfers, but £3.16 day passes and £18.95 weekly passes are also available. DASH bus fares are £0.32 per trip.

Taxis
Los Angeles boasts no fewer than nine different taxi companies with a combined fleet of over 2,300 vehicles. Passengers should board only cabs bearing an official City of Los Angeles seal from reputable companies like United Independent Taxi and Los Angeles Yellow Cab. Taxi fares begin at around £1.80, followed by an additional £0.19 for each extra one ninth of a mile and 37-second waiting period. These fees can add up very quickly in Los Angeles traffic jams. The flat fee for journeys between Los Angeles International Airport and the downtown area is £29.36.

Exploring

Many Southern California visitors are surprised to find out one of the region's most popular attractions, Disneyland, is located not in Los Angeles, but a 25-mile drive away in the Orange County city of Anaheim. Several other famous spots are also situated within Los Angeles city limits, including the Malibu beachfront and Beverly Hills mansions where numerous celebrities live. Santa Monica, famous for its beachfront pier and Third Street Promenade, is among the most walkable cities in the greater Los Angeles area.

Recommended Drives

Disneyland - The original theme park was the first of its kind in the world when Walt Disney himself opened its gates in Anaheim in 1955. More than 600 million people entered the park's turnstiles during the next five decades, and the park was the world's second most visited in 2011. Over the years, the park has expanded to include New Orleans Square, Critter Country, Mickey's Toontown and a separate Disney California Adventure Park.

Malibu - The main attractions of Malibu are the 21 miles of beaches that line its main drag, the world famous Pacific Coast Highway linking this legendary seaside community to Santa Monica and Los Angeles. The Malibu Lagoon is one of the world's best-known surfing spots, while Highlands Park boasts one of the best Pacific Ocean views. In addition to the many state parks and public beaches along Malibu's coastline, several private beaches also have public access.

Santa Monica - Visitors wishing to escape the perpetual traffic of Los Angeles should head for the seaside city of Santa Monica, one of Southern California's most walkable cities. The Ferris wheel soaring above the Santa Monica Pier may be the city's most legendary landmark, but the nearby Third Street Promenade is the best place to shop, dine or enjoy an array of music and dance performances by street entertainers.

Practical information

  • Currency
    United States Dollar
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    25 - 70 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • National Car Rental
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Thrifty
  • Budget
  • Fox Rent A Car
  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Economy Rent a Car
  • U-Save Auto Rental
  • Eaglerider
  • Green Motion
  • NÜ Car Rentals
  • InterRent
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Advantage Rent a Car