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Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles is not a city so much as a region of neighbourhoods stitched together by freeways, and without a car you will only ever see a fraction of it. Public transport exists but the beaches, the Hollywood hills, the studios, Pasadena and the canyons are all spread over a huge area, and the freeways are the way everyone moves between them. Give yourself extra time in the morning and evening rush. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies with live prices.
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Renting a car in Los Angeles: common questions
Which airport should I rent from?
LAX is the big international gateway and has the widest choice of rental companies, all reached by shuttle from the terminals. Burbank is smaller and quicker if you are staying in Hollywood or the Valley, and Long Beach or Orange County suit the coast south of the city. Pick the one nearest your first few nights.
How do I deal with LA traffic and parking?
Plan drives outside the weekday peaks, which run long in both directions, and do not underestimate crossing the city at the wrong hour. Parking is mostly paid, and cheaper lots and garages sit a block or two from the beach and the main attractions. Read the coloured kerb markings and posted signs carefully; they are enforced.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Los Angeles, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
Where does the booking actually happen?
You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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