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Car hire in Los Angeles, United States

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Los Angeles car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Select your Los Angeles pick-up location

There are 242 car hire providers in Los Angeles. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Los Angeles

Choose from the best car hire companies in Los Angeles

NU Car Rentals
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Dollar
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Hertz
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Avis
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Thrifty
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CHF 23per day
Sixt
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CHF 30per day
NU Car Rentals
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Easy collection
Dollar
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Easy collection
Hertz
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Easy collection
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CHF 24per day
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
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Easy collection
Thrifty
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Easy collection
From
CHF 23per day
Sixt
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CHF 30per day

Hiring a car in Los Angeles: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceCHF 68
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Los Angeles

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Los Angeles car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Los Angeles that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Los Angeles for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Los Angeles avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Los Angeles, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Los Angeles car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Los Angeles will set you back around CHF 68 per day or CHF 85 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Los Angeles is a full-size van or truck. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Los Angeles are currently Midway Car Rental and NextCar.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Los Angeles is currently February.
On average, around CHF 85. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Los Angeles is CHF 70.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a whole month is CHF 1'332. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Los Angeles, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Los Angeles that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Los Angeles.
Most places – Los Angeles included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is CHF 15 per day. The average price per day is around CHF 114.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Hertz, Sixt and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated NU Car Rentals as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Los Angeles.

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