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Los Angeles car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Los Angeles. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 September 2026.
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Los Angeles and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 23 September 2026.
There are 78 hire agencies servicing Los Angeles. These agencies, altogether, have 232 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Los Angeles with prices from $28 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Los Angeles:
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Los Angeles. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Los Angeles with an average daily rate of $51. Data was last updated on 23 September 2026.
Skoda Scala$28/day
Nissan Tiida$32/day
Nissan Versa$32/day
Cheapflights insights for Los Angeles car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Los Angeles, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Los Angeles?
Book your rental car in Los Angeles 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $68/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 45% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Los Angeles?
Looking to hire a car in Los Angeles? Ace had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $15.42/day. Yesaway also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $20.62/day.
What is the best car rental company in Los Angeles?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Los Angeles is Avis (rated 5.5/10 with 129 reviews). Budget (rated 5.2/10 with 281 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Los Angeles?
At Los Angeles, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $94 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Los Angeles, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $63. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $94 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$63
February
$82
March
$87
April
$86
May
$77
June
$87
July
$89
August
$86
September
$77
October
$82
November
$72
December
$94
What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax, for example) are the most popular in Los Angeles. Compact (Ford Focus) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Los Angeles.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Los Angeles?
Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Los Angeles at 2.
Browse helpful tips for hiring a car in Los Angeles including age restrictions, car type suggestions and more. Tips were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Hiring a car in LA allows you to avoid crowded public transport and visit popular attractions, like Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Venice Beach, on your own schedule. You can enjoy iconic drives like the Pacific Coast Highway and travel comfortably with your luggage, surfboards and other gear.
When you hire a car in LA, you open up a world of beautiful day trips to nearby wineries, beaches and small towns. Malibu, Long Beach and Redondo Beach are all within easy reach with a hire car, while wineries and small towns like Solvang offer a chance to escape the bright lights of LA for a day.
Traffic in Los Angeles can be heavy during peak times, which generally occur on weekdays from 07:00 to 10:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. On weekends, there’s generally another peak traffic time in the evenings, specifically on roads heading into or out of Hollywood and Downtown LA.
Note that in Los Angeles and all throughout America, you’ll need to drive on the right-hand side of the road. Unless otherwise indicated, you can turn right at a red light (after giving way) at intersections in LA.
Top rental agencies in Los Angeles
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Los Angeles known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Los Angeles. Reviews were last updated on 23 September 2026.
When I arrived at LAX to pick up my car, I waited in line OVER 1.5 HOURS! Absolutely unacceptable and will never be using Avis again.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
Car was excellent and provided exactly what we needed during our trip. The drop-off was a tad difficult due to reasons outside of Avis' control (heavy traffic in drop-off location's area).
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
Avis agent called the day before our pick-up date to say that the vehicle would no longer be available. Didn’t even leave a voicemail. If I hadn’t called back the number, I wouldn’t have had any notice at all.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
I’m still in contact with them as I’ve been overcharged
2.0
Poor|May 2023
The price i got from the web page ended being over 50% more, it took about an hour to get the car and they assigned me a car tha was already assigned to another person, and they took like 20more minutes to finally assign me one. The people on the counter do not explain all the charges
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Smooth transaction from start to finish. Great price too
The car had pet hair and I got sick.... Wasn't able to use the rental as I wanted .. allergies the whole time I was in
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
They charged us double the price that was shown on Kayak. They just said we have to pay that amount otherwise we not gonna get a car. This was a big disaster and I will never rent again through Kayak and with Budget.
2.0
Poor|Aug 2023
Gave away my reservation without notice
4.0
Mediocre|Jul 2023
Hi The rental car we hired the steering wheel has a vibration at 60mph, which made the journey very uncomfortable and not enjoyable at all. Based on this, I would appreciate a full refund due to the discomfort of the entire trip. I look forward to hearing back from you. Kind regards Darcy Brown
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
It was excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend you to my friends
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
It was the worst vacation related experience ever! After waiting a 1/2 an hour for a Budget bus at LAX we tried to hail one down only to have the empty Budget bus accelerate away from us. After another 5 minutes of waiting we tried to get another bus’s attention as it tried to evade us, again it was empty, I jumped toward it and it stopped. The Budget bus driver yelled at me for jumping in the street and then proceeded to load everyone on the bus then he got into argument with a traffic police officer. Then he got in the bus and finally we thought we were on our way. Keep in mind this is about 35 minutes of waiting at the curb at the American terminal at LAX at 9:30 PM. But no. For some inexplicable reason the Budget bus driver got out of his seat and ran out of the bus and restarted the argument with the traffic officer. He started pushing the officer around and then jumped back in the bus and said the officer assaulted him. From were I was sitting it seemed like the opposite really happened. Then he announced that a supervisor was needed. More waiting as he called on the radio for a supervisor. After that he went back outside and argued with now a congregation of officers. I called the local Budget office and told them what happened and to send another bus asap. I urged the others, there were about a dozen of us to do the same. Then my wife spotted another Budget bus. I ran outside and flagged it down. Afterwards all of us got on the bus and we were finally on way to get our Budget rental car. Luckily there was no line to get the car because apparently for what ever reason the buses were not picking up renters at the terminals. I will never rent from Budget again. And I urge everyone not to consider Budget for their rental needs especially at LAX .
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Los Angeles, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 September 2026.
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 $66/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for $35/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Sep. 19.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a week from Ace?
Ace is one of the top picks in Los Angeles. They can have you in a hire car for about $403 per week on average.
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 $1,727. You can find car rental deals for $58 a day on average.
How much is a car hire in Los Angeles for a weekend?
$64 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Los Angeles. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $105 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Los Angeles
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Los Angeles. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Los Angeles. Deals were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Los Angeles. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($19+).
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