Los Angeles

Cheap Car Hire in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA, United States
21 Jul — 28 Jul
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Los Angeles Car Hire in 2022

Most popular companyAVIS
Price of gas per litre£1.52
Average price per day£71
Cheapest price per day£33

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Los Angeles?

January

£40

February

£51

March

£55

April

£55

May

£48

June

£48

July

£65

August

£57

September

£49

October

£55

November

£55

December

£56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Los Angeles is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top hire agencies in Los Angeles

All major car hire suppliers in Los Angeles
6.6
Good
205 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9
6.1
Good
263 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0
5.1
Okay
259 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.4
5.1
Okay
238 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.6
5.0
Okay
932 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.4
4.7
Okay
512 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.9
4.4
Okay
434 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

5.0
0.0
Horrible
33 reviews2 locations

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Car Hire FAQs

What are the requirements to hire a car in Los Angeles?

For travellers that are planning on using car hires in Los Angeles, you will need to present a valid driving licence to the Los Angeles car hire company, along with an International Driver’s Permit. The Los Angeles car hire company may also ask you to show a passport as proof of your identity along with a visa or proof of your accommodation or return travel tickets. If you are younger than 25, some of the companies will charge you a young driver’s fee to hire cars in Los Angeles, and the minimum age to use cheap car hire in Los Angeles is 21. Each company accepts a variety of different ways to pay, with the most common being credit card, although you will be able to find that some companies also accept debit card or cash.

What are the rules for driving in Los Angeles?

When taking control of your car hire in Los Angeles, you will need to drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers in the hire cars in Los Angeles, and the alcohol limit is 0.08%. You are not allowed to smoke in hire cars in Los Angeles if you have a minor in the vehicle with you, and radar detectors are legal in the state of California. You can turn right at red lights, but you cannot use a mobile phone while in control of hire cars in Los Angeles unless it is hands-free. The blood-alcohol limit in California is 0.08%.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Los Angeles?

If you plan on driving your vehicle around the city, then we recommend that you find some cheap car hires in Los Angeles as they will be easier to control and park as you navigate the city traffic. If you would like to explore areas outside the city, then you may want to use an SUV. Also, if you are travelling with a group of friends then you can travel in the far left lane on certain roads that is only accessible if you have a high occupancy vehicle, designed for carpooling.

What are the best places to park in Los Angeles?

Finding free parking for your car hire in Los Angeles gets more and more difficult as you approach the more commercial and touristy parts of the city, but it is available in more residential and urban areas. Meter parking is common, and the rates vary depending on the block, and you can normally pay with either coins or credit card. You may also be interested in using parking garages or valet services.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Los Angeles?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £60/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for £28/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 10.

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), State Van Rental (8.1 rating) and Enterprise (7.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Los Angeles.

What are gas prices like in Los Angeles?

The average price of petrol in Los Angeles is £1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £68 and £98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Los Angeles, offering car hire for around £434 per week on average.

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

Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Los Angeles.

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

The monthly cost of a car hire in Los Angeles is £1,858 (£62/day) on average.

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

For a weekend car hire in Los Angeles, you can expect the average price to be around £78. Usually a Compact hire in Los Angeles is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for August, it will cost approximately £64 per day.

What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Los Angeles is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) based on our Cheapflights data.