Cheap Car Rentals in Los Angeles from $36

To hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $84/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$100/day). In fact, September is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a small car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $92/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$119/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $133/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$156/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a large car is 19% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $107/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$123/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $151/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$181/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a van is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $110/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$100/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$225/day). In fact, February is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a luxury car is 1% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $147/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$178/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a convertible is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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• Do kids need to use child car seats in hire vehicles in LA?

  Under Californian law, children under the age of two must use a rear-facing car seat. Once a child is over the age of two, weighs more than 40 lbs (around 18 kg) or is taller than 40” (around 102 cm), they can use a forward-facing car seat or booster appropriate for their age and size. This requirement holds until a child is eight years old or at least 4’ 9” (around 150 cm). Above this age and height, boosters are often still recommended, with a seat belt being the minimum requirement.

• What documentation will I need to hire a car in Los Angeles?

  In California, the general rule is that you must be at least 25 years old to hire a vehicle. You’ll also need to present your passport, a valid driver’s licence and a credit card for the security deposit. Many car hire agencies also require an international driving permit (IDP), so it’s worth picking one up in your home country before you depart for Los Angeles.

• Can I drive a hire car into Mexico from Los Angeles?

  Some hire car agencies will allow you to drive into Mexico from LA. However, each car hire company has its own rules. Some won’t allow you to drive more than 250 miles (around 402 km) into Mexico. Others require that you hire your vehicle through a corporate account and purchase special insurance to do so. It’s generally also the case that you cannot book a one-way hire from LA to anywhere in Mexico.

• What’s the legal blood alcohol limit for driving in Los Angeles?

  For drivers over the age of 21 in Los Angeles, the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08%. Drivers under the age of 21 have a much lower BAC limit of 0.01%. The local police have regular crackdowns on drunk driving and often perform roadside sobriety tests. So it’s best to avoid taking any chances when driving in Los Angeles.

• Are there any toll roads to be aware of in LA?

  When hiring a car in Los Angeles, there are two toll roads you must be aware of: the I-10, also known as El Monte Busway, and the I-110, also known as Harbor Transitway. The I-10 starts on Alameda Street, while the I-110 stretches between 182nd Street and Adams Boulevard. Only the express lanes of these roads carry a toll, so be aware of which lane you’re using if you want to avoid fees.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Los Angeles?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for $69/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Apr. 20.

• What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Los Angeles?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Los Angeles from the following companies over the past two weeks: Economy Rent a Car ($36/day), Yesaway ($51/day), and Sixt ($67/day).

• Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Los Angeles?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Payless (10.0 rating), State Van Rental (8.2 rating) and Sixt (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Los Angeles.

• What are petrol prices like in Los Angeles?

  The average price of petrol in Los Angeles is $1.94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $87 and $126 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

• How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a week from Alamo?

  Alamo is one of the top picks in Los Angeles. They can have you in a hire car for about $842 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I hire a car in Los Angeles for the best price?

  Generally, for a better deal in Los Angeles it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 36%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Los Angeles?

  Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Los Angeles check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Los Angeles for a month?

  Typically, a monthly car rental in Los Angeles can be found for $3,609. You can find car rental deals for $120 a day on average.

• How much is a car hire in Los Angeles for a weekend?

  $100 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Los Angeles. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in May, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $74 per day.

• What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

  The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Los Angeles is Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.