Los Angeles

Cheap Car Hire in Los Angeles from £18

Los Angeles, CA, United States
26 Mar — 2 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
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Los Angeles car hires in 2024

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 19 March 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£0.94

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£18

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Los Angeles and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

January

£25

February

£30

March

£35

April

£36

May

£33

June

£35

July

£39

August

£39

September

£34

October

£35

November

£32

December

£32

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.

Popular car types in Los Angeles

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 19 March 2024.

There are, in total, 203 car hire locations in Los Angeles that are operated by 71 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £19/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Los Angeles hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire in Los Angeles

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Los Angeles to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Small cars

£29 - £44

All Car Types

£36 - £63

To hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of £38/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£44/day). In fact, January is about 24% 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 24% 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 £44/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£53/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 12% 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 £61/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£82/day). In fact, January is about 33% 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 20% 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 £44/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£59/day). In fact, January is about 21% 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 12% 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 £76/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States (~£50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£125/day). In fact, February is about 36% 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 36% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of £58/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Los Angeles, the United States (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£93/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a pickup truck is 14% 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 £55/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£68/day). In fact, January is about 31% 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 11% 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 £66/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£90/day). In fact, January is about 32% 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 26% 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:

Toyota Aygo£19/day
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Toyota Aygo
MG ZS£20/day
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MG ZS

Top hire 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 19 March 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Los Angeles, including Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

5.7
Fair
1083 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
229 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Sixt

7.4
Good
309 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Midway

6.3
Okay
473 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.8

Avis

5.8
Fair
320 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Budget

5.5
Fair
626 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
433 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.9

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
530 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.4

Best Los Angeles car hire deals found

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 £22. Data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Peruse the best Los Angeles car hire deals we've found. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Toyota Aygo£19/day
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A/C
Toyota Aygo
Vauxhall Astra£19/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Skoda Superb£19/day
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Skoda Superb

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Los Angeles, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 March 2024.
  • 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 £41/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for £22/day from Turo, booked on Mar. 10.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Los Angeles from the following companies over the past two weeks: Yesaway (£19/day), Fox (£19/day), and Turo (£20/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8.8 rating), State Van Rental (8.6 rating) and Sixt (7.4 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 £0.94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £42 and £61 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Los Angeles, offering car hire for around £295 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 28% on your car hire. For a below average price in Los Angeles, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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 £1,265 (£42/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 £44. Usually a Intermediate 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 Intermediate for April, it will cost approximately £48 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

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

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Small car hires in Los Angeles

Find small car hire deals in Los Angeles from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Los Angeles cost an average of £20 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Hyundai i10£18/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£18/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Aygo£18/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo

People carrier hires in Los Angeles

Find people carrier hire deals in Los Angeles from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Los Angeles cost an average of £24 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the best options we've found on people carrier hires in Los Angeles. If you're not finding the people carrier hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Ford Galaxy£23/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£24/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo£24/day
5
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Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles

Browse car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Los Angeles. Deals were last updated on 19 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Los Angeles. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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