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Los Angeles car hire information
| Pick-up location | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Car types | 4x4, Box truck, Commercial, Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, Mini, People mover, Premium, Standard, Van |
| Hire locations | 156 |
| Airport locations | 49 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, National, Sixt, Fox, Thrifty |
Cheap Car Rental Los Angeles
| Economy | $20/day |
| Compact | $30/day |
| Intermediate | $20/day |
| Standard | $24/day |
| Full-size | $24/day |
| 4x4 | $36/day |
| People mover | $35/day |
| Mini | $39/day |
| Premium | $50/day |
| Van | $111/day |
| Luxury | $52/day |
| Convertible | $64/day |
| Commercial | $50/day |
| Box truck | $98/day |
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 24 hours.
Los Angeles car hire reviews and directory
From $49/day
Rated no. 1
Enterprise
Best rated
7.5 Good (335 reviews)
35 locations in Los Angeles
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Enterprise reviews
Car hire locations
Enterprise
Locations in Los Angeles
10757-61 Venice Blvd.
+1 310 839 5600
10799 Santa Monica Blvd
+1 310 475 8738
11151 W Olympic Blvd
+1 310 478 1966
11325 Santa Monica Blvd
+1 310 477 7209
11575 Ventura Blvd
+1 818 762 0225
11779 West Pico Blvd
+1 310 445 1034
1234 S La Brea Ave
+1 323 932 6085
12959 Sherman Way
+1 818 503 0878
1435 S La Cienega Blvd Ste D
+1 310 652 5155
15439 Devonshire St.
+1 818 891 8686
1608 Hillhurst Ave.
+1 323 660 2311
1619 N Gower St
+1 323 467 2277
17602 Chatsworth St
+1 818 368 1128
1944 S. Figueroa
+1 213 746 6654
21330 Sherman Way
+1 818 999 6102
3318 S La Cienega Blvd
+1 323 634 5511
3412 W Pico Blvd
+1 323 730 4900
404 S Figueroa St
+1 213 312 0070
4442 York Blvd.
+1 323 344 4343
445 S Figueroa St
+1 213 627 5432
4550 Beverly Blvd
+1 323 962 5200
4610 Crenshaw Blvd
+1 323 545 9020
4805 S Figueroa St
+1 310 649 5025
5626 Tujunga Ave
+1 818 623 7550
620 West 35th Street, Psx
+1 213 741 5216
6343 Vineland Ave
+1 818 506 5550
6653 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 342 8417
7100 Beverly Blvd.
+1 323 938 4646
8230 Sepulveda Blvd
+1 818 782 2552
8367 West Sunset Blvd
+1 323 654 4222
8438 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 993 3500
8734 Bellanca Ave
+1 310 649 5400
8949 Venice Blvd
+1 310 697 8352
9827 De Soto Ave
+1 818 678 1690
990 Vine St
+1 323 460 4100
- 7.4
- 7.7
- 7.7
- 7.2
- 7.4
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
22 Nov. 2016
Overall great experience
Pros: Helpful staff, great car for my needs
10.0 Excellent
21 Jan. 2017
Pros: Friendly, smiling, efficient, inexpensive. I can't praise the wonderful experience enough.
2.0 Mediocre
28 Jan. 2017
Cons: I was charged 80$ for car insurance that I didn't use.
I requested a refund and no one responded.
I will never use this service again.
10.0 Excellent
27 Oct. 2016
Pros: All good
Cons: nothing Bad
5.6 Okay
24 Feb. 2017
Cons: We were initially quoted $38 for the rental and ended up paying $166.03
10.0 Excellent
24 Mar. 2017
Pros: It was fast and easy and the pricing was reasonable!
10.0 Excellent
23 Aug. 2016
Flawless process Great Job Enterprise!
Pros: Everything went well the pick up process was almost too fast (I loved it) so was the return!
5.6 Okay
29 Sep. 2016
Car wasn't clean
Pros: The pickup drop off experience was fine with great personnel as usual. Great price for that day
Cons: There was one MAJOR issue. After I was on the road for a while I stopped for a break. When I went to get back in, the sun happened to be shining at just the right angle to reveal vomit chunks on the carpet kind of hidden right below the drivers seat.
I was too far into the drive to turn back so I had to live with this seat-mate for the rest of my 4 hour drive.
It took herculean effort to not obsess over the vomit just a few feet away from my face.
There was heavy car freshener smell so I assume the presence of vomit was known but mayhe they missed it with seat pulled forward and hiding it.
Mistakes happen and I will rent with them again despite this being one of the grossest drives I've ever been on.
I reported this when dropping off but Enterprise has yet to reach out to me.
10.0 Excellent
30 Sep. 2016
Good deal
Pros: Renting a (very) compact car for two days was cheaper (including gas) for a one-way uber ride from LAX to Anaheim.
10.0 Excellent
27 Oct. 2016
Enterprise LAX is always accomodating.
Pros: After the long flights that I take, it is always nice to be treated well by the happy employees at Enterprise. And I usually fly in after midnight!
From $38/day
Rated no. 2
Thrifty
Most popular
6.7 Good (250 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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Thrifty reviews
Car hire locations
Thrifty
Locations in Los Angeles
5440 W Century Blvd
+1 877 283 0898
- 6.5
- 7.3
- 7.2
- 5.9
- 6.7
Recent reviews
6.8 Good
11 Jan. 2016
Cons: I was told the car would cost me US$1200.00 but was finally handed a bill for US$2600.00.
I returned the car clean with no damages and full tank!
I am totally devastated!
9.6 Excellent
27 Oct. 2016
Cons: The line to pick up the car took a little longer than I'd have liked, and my car wasn't full when I picked it up. They did, however, upgrade me immediately afterward to make up for the inconvenience.
3.2 Mediocre
1 Nov. 2016
Cons: Insurance was far higher than rental cost and i was forced to buy third party liability insurance and some other related insurance that "always" goes with the third party liability as per them.
The agent at the counter was not helpful much and seemed distracted with other matters.
6.0 Good
17 Jan. 2017
Pros: Nice car, quick return. The staff were polite and helpful.
The Hundai accent hatchback was nice.
Cons: The bus took so much time (30 minutes) to come to the LAX international terminal and was crowded.
The insurance was so expensive that what I paid overall was more than double the rental cost, and that was not well explained to me by the staff initially.
8.0 Excellent
10 Feb. 2017
Pros: Quick and easy
Cons: Taking a shuttle to another location.
10.0 Excellent
6 Mar. 2017
Pros: Fast drop off. Very easy!
Cons: Everything was great!!
9.6 Excellent
21 Apr. 2017
Great value
Pros: I did the cheap price but they give me whatever car they had. Got a compact cheap.
Cons: The line to get the car was huge, out the door. Took almost a hour.
10.0 Excellent
5 May 2017
Pros: I made the reservation on-line 20 minutes before picking up the car. They were ready for me when I got there. Alvin was super nice and upgraded me. Easy in, easy out, couldn't ask for more!
10.0 Excellent
14 May 2017
Wonderfull car and service!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
6.4 Good
24 Jul. 2017
Needs more frequent shuttles from Thrifty to LAX
Cons: We waited over 25 minutes for the shuttle to pick us up from Thrifty to take us back to LAX airport. By then, a large number of people had accumulated and the whole shuttle was packed. Took another 10 minutes to load everyone and their baggage on board. That is way too long. Meanwhile down the road I saw 4 Fox rental car shuttles come and go in the same amount of time
From $34/day
Rated no. 3
Dollar
6.5 Good (386 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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Dollar reviews
Car hire locations
Dollar
Locations in Los Angeles
9150 Aviation Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
- 6.1
- 7.1
- 6.8
- 5.9
- 6.4
Recent reviews
6.4 Good
23 Oct. 2015
Cons: They forced on me buying a full tank even if I explicitly told them I didn't want it, because "it was part of the deal" -- except the fact that then I reread the coupon I had and it was not like that.
My car had a missing parcel shelf.
6.8 Good
4 Nov. 2015
Good value for price
Pros: Price and the size of the trunk for luggage
Cons: Car smelled bad from cigarette smoke and the return to the airport was very slow
10.0 Excellent
10 Nov. 2015
Perfect
Pros: Really the best experience possible. Didn't have to wait for the shuttle at LAX, didn't have to wait endlessly in line to check out the car, the car was clean and new, the staff all very courteous and attentive, the check in was quick and didn't have to wait for the shuttle back to the airport. I have rented from many other companies in LAX, never as good as this. Oh, and renting through KAYAK I got a great price..
3.6 Mediocre
20 Nov. 2015
Cons: Very slow old check in procedure. Poor customer service. Didn't disclose that they run a credit report if you use a debit card.
2.0 Mediocre
1 Dec. 2015
Ripoff!!!!
Cons: Charged us over $200 extra over the quoted price!
3.6 Mediocre
20 Jan. 2016
Airport shuttle
Pros: We waited 25 min at LAX international terminal for pickup after we arrived. All other agencies came by at least twice during our wait.
We're told to go out to compact car area and we would be assisted. Had to search for assistant.
Cons: See notes
2.0 Mediocre
16 Jul. 2016
Cons: Attempts to rip customers off
7.6 Good
15 Sep. 2016
Pros: Very easy and quick dropoff procedures
Cons: Vehicle seating very uncomfortable
2.0 Mediocre
20 Sep. 2016
Worst Customer Service, ever.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: I collected the car, and the man at the desk had added $110 dollars worth of added extras without asking me. I spoke to customer service and they told me i'd have to go back, when I did so the woman was rude and disrespectful. She told me the manager could fix this problem but he doesn't want to, and told me I 'gotta do what i gotta do' in reference to complaining to my credit card company. She went on to tell me the added extras were actually compulsory under Californian law because I have an English accent. Finally when I thought there was resolution after making some fuss and noise, they closed the booking and reopened a new one with an inflated day rate and all of the extras added again, and also changed the drop off point to a different location. The worst service I have ever had.
8.0 Excellent
23 Sep. 2016
Fast and efficient attention
Pros: Employees were very efficient
From $40/day
Rated no. 4
Avis
6.2 Good (177 reviews)
13 locations in Los Angeles
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Avis reviews
Car hire locations
Avis
Locations in Los Angeles
11656 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 754 1322
11901 Santa Monica Boulevard
+1 310 914 7700
1234 Westwood Boulevard
+1 310 446 4190
1333 North Highland Avenue
+1 323 460 2165
1910 East Washington Boulevard
+1 213 742 9632
19228 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 758 0030
3600 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100M
+1 213 381 2814
700 West 7th Street, Suite A 200
+1 626 380 9620
7521 Lankershim Boulevard
+1 818 255 4799
800 North Alameda Street
+1 213 617 2137
888 South Figueroa Street, Suite 130
+1 213 533 8400
9217 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 342 9200
9545 Reseda Boulevard, Unit 5
+1 818 718 9960
- 5.9
- 6.8
- 6.8
- 5.2
- 6.1
Recent reviews
8.0 Excellent
6 Nov. 2015
Pros: The line to get the rental wasn't as long and tiring as last time!
Cons: I got a $300 cheaper quote over the phone than I got at the counter! Even after various discounts it was more expensive than the price quoted over the phone!
9.2 Excellent
30 Mar. 2016
Pros: Pulled up and dropped off.
Cons: Location was tough to find.
10.0 Excellent
17 Oct. 2016
Pros: Though they didn't provide carts to move our luggage to a shuttle wait area, an agent seeing my distress told me to wait and he would provide a driver to take me to the airport. He did, and it was great. Service efficient as well, and courteous.
Cons: It would have been nice to have had carts to move luggage, as I'm not sure al agents would be as helpful as the gentleman who assisted me.
10.0 Excellent
13 Mar. 2017
Great Overall Experience
Pros: Very quick.
Cons: Off-airport
9.2 Excellent
30 May 2017
Cons: Car no clean.
10.0 Excellent
22 Jun. 2017
Pros: Process was fairly quick. Shuttle was waiting to go to airport and was near car return line
Cons: nothing
10.0 Excellent
18 Sep. 2017
The sense of service
Pros: The car, a Ford Expedition, I used during 1 full month, was just perfect.
The day I got the problem of oil lifetime expired, Avis replaced the car in Tucson airport, without appointment, in less than 30 minutes.
I got exactly the same car, at no over cost plus a smile...
The car return in Los Angeles was quick ans simple, the shuttle drove me directly at the terminal.
2.0 Mediocre
14 May 2018
Poor service
Cons: Just been charged £60 for what I don’t know. Returned the car got a chit saying I had zero to pay after the inspection and fuel check. No email explaining what the charge was for. Also car was in poor condition. Rear parcel shed missing so our luggage was permanently on display.
2.8 Mediocre
25 Jun. 2018
Cons: Pickup from lax was a disaster and took over an hour and a half. No shuttle buses, enormous lines, and car wasn't ready on time
4.8 Okay
23 Oct. 2018
Pickup was a zoo. I waited over 9 minutes for a car.
Pros: Staff did their best to help. Avid had many more customers than cars.
Cons: The wait was insane. And when I returned my car, it turned out not to be in the system so I had to go back inside and wait on line for drop off, too.
From $48/day
Rated no. 5
Hertz
5.6 Okay (644 reviews)
26 locations in Los Angeles
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Hertz reviews
Car hire locations
Hertz
Locations in Los Angeles
10170 Mason Ave.
+1 818 700 0760
10603 Venice Blvd
+1 310 774 0431
1103 S. La Cienega Blvd.
+1 310 360 7281
120 S Los Angeles Street
+1 213 617 8972
12101 W. Olympic
+1 310 481 4853
13119 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 784 6003
17024 Devonshire Boulevard
+1 818 368 1493
1755 N. Highland
+1 323 957 1219
1804 Hyperion Avenue
+1 323 644 6987
2021 Westwood Blvd
+1 310 470 4971
2519 Lincoln Blvd.
+1 310 578 9700
2830 A West Olymmpic Boulevard
+1 213 738 0648
333 S. Figueroa St
+1 213 625 0997
361 North La Brea
+1 323 965 9691
4334 W Pico Blvd
+1 323 954 1187
4426 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 980 1601
450 N Lacienega Blvd
+1 310 659 2280
5711 West Century Blvd
+1 310 216 6799
5855 W Century Blvd
+1 310 645 7001
6728 Reseda Blvd
+1 818 705 0495
6750 Lankershim Blvd
+1 818 764 3972
7355 Canoga Ave
+1 818 274 0183
800 N Alameda St
+1 213 625 1034
8561 Sepulveda Boulevard
+1 818 672 2118
900 W Olympic Blvd
+1 213 765 8659
9000 Airport Blvd
+1 310 568 5100
- 5.3
- 6.3
- 6.1
- 4.8
- 5.7
Recent reviews
4.0 Okay
14 Nov. 2016
So-so
Cons: They try to up sell you on so many things that you end up paying significantly more than advertised eventhough you decline many of the options. Really wish they would be more transparent on pricing given that I paid twice what I expected to pay! Would definitely recommend going with a different company...
10.0 Excellent
1 Jan. 2017
Customer Service should be the same at every locat
Pros: Drop off at LAX was awesome! We had a real crappy experience picking up in Henderson, Kentucky though. The quick and friendly customer service at LAX saved my overall review, however, we will probably never use hertz again.
Cons: -
5.6 Okay
17 Jan. 2017
Huge price differnece as promoted online and actua
Cons: I was in shock my estimate reservation price doubled at the rental car office. At that point, I cannot do anything. I am traveling, I am in new city, I need a car. I only could do is shut up and pay the price. I think it's very VERY wrong to rip off people that way. I can understand some amount increase but DOUBLED?! It's ridiculous! I don't know other rental car business but never NEVER to Hertz!
8.4 Excellent
8 Apr. 2017
Pros: Many cars to choose and cars are clean they also have hybrid vehicles
Cons: They gave us a car without cruise control and lack of power
3.6 Mediocre
11 Apr. 2017
give yourself an extra hour for pick up
Pros: i eventually got a car
Cons: it took for ever -- and the only reason they make you wait in line is to try and convince you to pay more for a bigger car, take insurance you don't need, and swindle you on their fueling package
5.2 Okay
21 Apr. 2017
Pros: Not Much
Cons: Arrived at 10:00 PM. Had to wait nearly 2 hours in a line at the Hertz facility with 26 stations and only 2 people checking in a continual line of nearly 40 people. Each rental transaction took about as much time as I took to lease my personal car. There were several other Hertz personnel walking among the facility but no one seemed to be willing to assist anyone. When it was finally my time to check in and I registered a complaint about the wait the Hertz rep told me to return to the line because he was taking a break leaving only 1 Hertz Agent to handle all of the people.
5.6 Okay
22 Apr. 2017
Cons: Hidden fees, regardless of the prepaid offer.
10.0 Excellent
28 Apr. 2017
Pros: Very reasonable price and easy to book the reservation
9.2 Excellent
5 May 2017
Hertz at LAX
Pros: Quick dropoff and shuttle service
Cons: Shuttle dropped us off 200 yards past our airline
10.0 Excellent
9 Jun. 2017
Excellent personal service
Pros: Especially the shuttle driver at LAX, amazing
From $36/day
Rated no. 6
Budget
5.5 Okay (344 reviews)
13 locations in Los Angeles
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Budget reviews
Car hire locations
Budget
Locations in Los Angeles
11656 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 761 1383
11901 Santa Monica Boulevard
+1 310 914 7702
1234 Westwood Boulevard
+1 310 446 4192
1333 North Highland Ave
+1 323 460 2175
1910 East Washington Blvd
+1 213 749 9109
19228 Ventura Boulevard
+1 818 345 1160
3600 Wilshire Boulevard
+1 213 381 2813
700 West 7th Street, Ste A 200
+1 626 642 9622
7521 Lankershim Boulevard
+1 818 980 1500
800 North Alameda Street
+1 213 617 2977
888 South Figueroa Street
+1 213 553 8867
9545 Reseda Boulevard Unit 5
+1 818 576 9590
9775 Airport Boulevard
+1 310 642 4500
- 5.1
- 6.0
- 6.1
- 4.8
- 5.5
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
9 Nov. 2017
Pros: The car was great and easy to drive.
Cons: Would be nice to have information about with was gas the car is running - we have to check on the internet to know what to tank. I did not see it in the description.
3.6 Mediocre
8 Oct. 2017
Long wait
Pros: The car was nice. They gave us complimentary water. People were nice.
Cons: Took about 2 hrs from the time I got off the shuttle to the time I got in car and drove off.
7.6 Good
7 Jan. 2018
Pros: Car was great- zippy, clean and exactly as we had reserved. No surprises.
Cons: The pick up point was understaffed and it took us almost an hour to get our vehicle
5.6 Okay
31 Oct. 2015
Hidden cost
Pros: The rental center is close to where we stay, walking distance.
Cons: A lot of hidden costs that were not shown during the booking process with Kayak. The price went double from the booking to the actual rental.
4.0 Okay
10 Nov. 2015
Good up front but....
Pros: Quick shuttle, easy pick up
Cons: When I realized I needed to extend my rental they bilked me for nearly twice the original daily rate. Customer service was friendly and seems to try to find a better rate but that sort of duplicitous practice in a business disgusts me and I won't rent there again
5.6 Okay
21 Nov. 2015
Cons: too long of waits for every thing
10.0 Excellent
3 Dec. 2015
Pros: The gas gauge was not working on the car when I filled it up, but they took it over to the pump and confirmed it was full rather than charging me.
3.6 Mediocre
13 Jan. 2016
Charged for extras and lied to!
Pros: No problems with the car
Location of the lot was in a decent area
Not much else positive
Cons: Paid for car rental via kayak in full. Waited for 45 minutes to vetserved. Told representative at desk I did not want any extras. I questioned the accepted personal insurance and was told it was included in the voucher. I repeated I did not want any extras and he said it was included so no problem.
Went to collect car which wasn't there. Had to go back to desk and finally after another 15 minutes got keys to another car.
Rental went OK. Returned car and questioned the fees but was told all included and no extra charges. Upon returning home card had been charged £160. Had to call budget and now they are investigating which will take them 10-15 days. Won't use budget again after blatantly being lied to!
5.6 Okay
9 Feb. 2016
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN I THOUGH
Pros: The shuttle from the airport was good, the car was really clean and low milleage, very well equiped.
Cons: I did a reservation online for a "compact" and when i arrived they told me that there was not compact available so they charged 12 dollars for the upgrade to a "economy".In my reservation the total cost was around 40 dollars but after all i paid almost 120 dollars. BUDGED did not respect the price that they give you onlne. It was really expensive just for one day that i had the car.
RESPECT THE PRICES THAT YOU GIVE ONLINE!!!!!
And fill up the tamk if you do not want to pay almost 10 dollars per galon.
2.0 Mediocre
3 Apr. 2016
Service is a joke
Pros: Car was ok customer service was the worst ever!!! N
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Payless reviews
Car hire locations
Payless
Locations in Los Angeles
5500 W. Century Blvd
+1 310 645 2100
- 4.9
- 5.6
- 5.8
- 4.4
- 5.5
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
4 Nov. 2015
Easy as Pie
Pros: Quick service, quick shuttles, courteous agents, car in good, clean condition.
Cons: Upon returning, it was unclear as to where to drop off the car, and unclear as to where to catch the airport shuttle.
4.4 Okay
4 Dec. 2015
Nothing fancy
Pros: I think we got lucky because the shuttle from LAX picked us up almost immediately. Others said they waited quite a while. Same for drop off service.
Cons: Long wait to get car, think it took about 45 minutes before making it to the counter. Once there the price ended up being about twice what I was quoted for a one week rental.
Car itself was fine, but not worth the price, since I could have gotten it much cheaper through another provider if I would have know the final cost. Needless to say, won't be using Payless again.
4.0 Okay
10 Dec. 2015
Car needed interior cleaning, Slow drop off. Slow
Pros: Value.
Check in.
Cons: interior dirty, Slow drop off. Slow transport to airport.
4.0 Okay
25 Dec. 2015
Pros: The car the first day of Rental was fine. It was the second day that the car kept not starting...
5.2 Okay
6 Apr. 2016
Quote us what we'll actually be paying
Cons: I thought I was renting a car for $200, only to realize AFTER I left with the car that the charge was over $600 because the guy assisting me was so chatty, I had no chance at reading what I was signing. This is ridiculous and definitely not worth it. I wish I would have used Uber all week.
8.0 Excellent
22 Apr. 2016
Pros: The rate and the transportation back and forth to the terminal were both excellent.
Cons: There was only one rep at the counter and at least 20 people waiting in line.
6.0 Good
5 May 2016
Pros: Shuttle drivers were wonderful
Cons: Shuttle wait times were long
6.8 Good
31 Aug. 2016
Feeling ripped off
Pros: Check in, car all ok
Cons: rate on Internet was booked at about 800$, came to a total of about 1400$. So disappointed!!! And I already had subscribed to the Alliance insurance at booking time.
2.0 Mediocre
20 Sep. 2016
Cons: I never got to rent the car. The line of people waiting was too long, and only one person behind the desk working very slow.
2.0 Mediocre
11 Oct. 2016
Poor customer service
Cons: Flight was delayed. called Payless. they told me that they would only hold car for three hours after original arrival time and that they were sold out after that. They offered no alternative for a situation beyond my control. Won't rent from them again.
From $43/day
Rated no. 8
Fox
5.2 Okay (599 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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Fox reviews
Car hire locations
Fox
Locations in Los Angeles
5500 W Century Boulevard
+1 323 673 9084
- 5.0
- 5.4
- 5.8
- 4.4
- 5.6
Recent reviews
6.0 Good
17 Dec. 2015
Service
Cons: Poor service. Rep did not explain much, including that they would take out a $150 security deposit. She sold me on returning the car empty because gas was cheaper. Then when I returned the car they asked why it wasn't full. Said I didn't have the return empty option and took $120 of my security deposit. I think the rep was more interested to go on her break then finishing my contract.
2.8 Mediocre
30 Jan. 2016
Cons: The customer service was very poor and lack of professional service.
4.4 Okay
1 Mar. 2016
2 people working the counter with 45 people waitin
Pros: Nothing, selection was limited and they didn't even have a mid size available. Not fair for the management to treatment their employees or customers so poorly
Cons: I got to the location at midnight to find 2 employees trying to assist 45 customers. They aren't at fault as I'm sure they would like to have additional employees also so every person they encounter isn't annoyed. When I returned the car they were so backed up cars were so backed up it took 15 minutes to get into the lot and I almost missed my flight.
8.0 Excellent
6 Mar. 2016
Waited 60 + minutes for a pickup
Pros: Great car - clean and new. Drove awesome!
Cons: The shuttle didn't come - they didn't answer the phone at the call center to even explain what was going on ?
2.0 Mediocre
8 Mar. 2016
Waited 40 minutes without pick up and 25 minutes s
Pros: None that I liked.
Cons: Everything about it.
After waiting 40 minutes under the Purple sign in LAX, I decided to take HERTZ shuttle and I should have done that 20 minutes earlier.
It is after all a winter evening....
I called customer service numerous time and at all time, I got the automated answer and yet, I was naive enough to wait 25 during one of those calls.
8.0 Excellent
7 Apr. 2016
cheapest but customer service is lacking
Pros: The car was by far the cheapest we could get in the area
Cons: They make up for the cheap cars on their fuel scam and it was nearly impossible to talk to a person on the phone and get problems solved. Our flight out was cancelled due to weather, and we were on hold for like 20-30 minutes waiting for a rep. Once we got to talk to someone, she did not have any authority to make a new reservation for a new day-long local rental or at least waive the drop-off or extension fee (which we had already paid for daily*3) for adding another day onto our original agreement.
The car had some like goop in the cup holder - maybe it was a cleanser?? It also felt wobbly when I drove, but it may have just been the car and not a lack of maintenance.
8.0 Excellent
11 Apr. 2016
Great besides getting lied to about the price
Pros: We booked a nice car for almost $300. Then when we arrived the price was a little less than $500 and the people working there made it seem like we had no choice about taking insurance, it was very misleading... Besides that, the experience was great, clean and great condition car and friendly staff
4.4 Okay
14 Apr. 2016
LAX Facility needs help
Cons: The pick up experience was HORRIBLE! We booked a luxury vehicle.. on arrival to the facility, there were no cars available. Other customers were just taking whatever car came up as they had been waiting for over an hour. So we had to do the same. The staff was overwhelmed and just because they were understated and not enough vehicles. Seems the company takes bookings even when they don't have proper inventory on hand! VERY VERY poor. We had to go change our car at a different location wasting half a day of our trip to LA. Wont use FOX again!
2.0 Mediocre
20 Apr. 2016
Terrible to deal with
Cons: I booked a luxury car 2 weeks befor on arrival they charge me for it in the front counter and after went to pickup the car they said don't have luxury car they will offer me lower version. At that time there was a 2 customers with the same issue and the manager didn't care.
2.0 Mediocre
20 Apr. 2016
Very BAD experience !!!
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Terrible ! The lady in LA office want to double sell the insurance which already included in the reservation, which makes us cannot accept ! And it was very late in night, she would not offer us other options, only ask us to pay or leave, we are very tired and have to change to other car rental company,
Lucky, 1 hours later we rent a SUV with insurance included which is much better price than from FOX for a full size car.
My friend felt very disappoint with FOX !
Rated no. 9
Economy Rent a Car
3.2 Mediocre (111 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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Economy Rent a Car reviews
Car hire locations
Economy Rent a Car
Locations in Los Angeles
5280 W Century Blvd
+1 310 410 2313
- 3.0
- 3.3
- 3.4
- 2.8
- 3.5
Recent reviews
2.8 Mediocre
15 Sep. 2016
Sketchy
Pros: The shuttle to the airport was the only highlight.
Cons: Customer service was very poor. All the people at the desks looked like they hated their jobs and barely spoke to me. The office was dark and dirty, and the drop/off pickup was behind the building in some dark alley. Not a pleasant experience. The car was also in horrible shape with body damage, and had not been thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
2.0 Mediocre
4 Nov. 2016
I got sent away...
Pros: I have a humorous travel horror story now.
Cons: It all starts when I landed at LAX. I looked around to find the rental place and saw a shuttle pickup. The thing is, when looking at the rental locations, Economy Rent a Car wasn't on any of them. Instead, I had to pay a taxi $21 to drive me 1.5 miles to the rental location.
When I arrived the doors were locked, gate was closed, but the lights were on and there was a guy sitting at the counter. I tried to open the doors and the man at the counter waved me away. I shrugged at him and knocked on the door. This is when he started to pick his nose and stare at me blankly. I paid another cab to take me to Budget Rentals and enjoyed the rest of my trip...
2.0 Mediocre
19 Feb. 2017
Cons: Due to a flight delay, we were half an hours too late to pick up the car, since the pick up location closed at 3 pm!! In addition to rent another car with another, more pricey, company, I was charged a no show fee of $60.- . Should have read the small print...
Very unhappy and disappointed.
4.0 Okay
11 Sep. 2018
Bad desk service
Pros: Shuttle person was helpful.
Cons: Desk staff were barely civil. Worst customer experience.I have encountered.
5.6 Okay
17 Sep. 2018
Avood if you can but read small print in detail before choosing
Pros: We were hiring a convertible at the last minute and Economy /Allied had the best price. The car was fine if a bit battered
Cons: The pick up experience was awful. Delay to get it then the manager insisted we pay another 53 for insurance despite me showing I had alternative insurance in place. He was very dogmatic actually refusing to rent and offering zero refund on the prepayment. Shortly after us the next customer had an even worse experience with fees and charge. Avoid this rental agency and Kayak please don’t include it in your comparisons and it’s not a like for like one and the
2.0 Mediocre
9 Oct. 2018
a scam
Pros: the rental company in LA was appalling and did not follow any rules.
7 of the 10 customers there left the office in disgust at the disorgenisation and rude attitude.
THe demanded different rules for the care although none listed online when booking this. they refused without a substantial deposit (again not previously mentioned online) and when questioned they pointed to a sign on the wall indicating they did not need to serve any customer. I did not feel comfortable going ahead. They still took one day rent which is a scam. this should be refunded and if not, i will negative feedback about kayak and the car rental company in LA online
Cons: the rental company in LA was appalling and did not follow any rules.
7 of the 10 customers there left the office in disgust at the disorgenisation and rude attitude.
THe demanded different rules for the care although none listed online when booking this. they refused without a substantial deposit (again not previously mentioned online) and when questioned they pointed to a sign on the wall indicating they did not need to serve any customer. I did not feel comfortable going ahead. They still took one day rent which is a scam. this should be refunded and if not, i will negative feedback about kayak and the car rental company in LA online
2.4 Mediocre
27 Feb. 2019
Pros: Absolutely nothing was easy or likable
Cons: everything. the highlight was the teeth marks where an animal had chewed the interior.
2.0 Mediocre
27 Mar. 2019
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything. It’s a scam
4.0 Okay
16 Jul. 2016
Pickup at LAX is a mess
Pros: The best rate in town.
Cons: I had to take an airport metro bus to an empty parking lot off airport grounds. Then wait 10 mins for a ride to the rental agency. The process took about 5 phone calls and well over an hour. It was confusing, dangerous, and just plain bad. I will never use these guys again.
2.0 Mediocre
1 Aug. 2016
Pros: I consider Kayak as a reputable site. This shady agency should not be allowed to advertise on Kayak. This was supposed to have been an LAX location. Well, no explanation was given as to the actual "airport location". We had to take a shuttle to a very shady deserted parking lot and call the Economy Rent a Car and wait for another 10-15 minutes for their very dirty van to pick us up. The actual office is shady, dirty, uninviting. Staff dishonest. The car was dirty, the seats were covered in spot. For a non-smoking car, it smelled like it was smoked in. They lied about the need for the EasyPass and charged an additional 9.99 per day. Even though we explained that we would only be in the LA area, and at most go to Santa Barbara, and Highway 101 has no toll booths. I would not recommend this rental agency to anyone. I would highly recommend to Kayak and any other site such as Kayak to drop this agency. We usually rent from Budget and Stix, The only reason we went with this company is that at the time they were the only ones that had a full size car available for the time that we were in LA
Cons: Nothing
From $38/day
Rated no. 10
NU Car
6.6 Good (46 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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NU Car reviews
Car hire locations
NU Car
Locations in Los Angeles
5400 West Century Boulevard
+1 310 665 9025
- 6.3
- 7.4
- 7.2
- 5.4
- 6.5
Recent reviews
6.0 Good
23 Oct. 2015
Long wait for airport transportation
Pros: Nice staff, easy to pickup.
Cons: I had to RUN through the airport and was very stressed due to having to wait 40 minutes for a shuttle from the Westin (where the site is located) to the airport. During peak travel times (this was 3:30 on a Friday) the wait should be no longer than 15 minutes. Get another shuttle!
10.0 Excellent
30 Nov. 2015
Pros: people were extremely helpful and our experience was great. I will recommend it to friends and family.
5.2 Okay
17 Dec. 2015
Pros: Clean car great price
Cons: Ridiculous pick-up process regarding insurance, almost left
6.0 Good
18 Feb. 2016
Pros: Pleasant service
Cons: They don't tell u the rental car is in hotel and u need to take hotel shuttle; shuttle wait was very long - terrible; they say every 15 min but it was 45 min to an hour
The car did not have blue tooth speaker
9.6 Excellent
15 Jun. 2016
Decently priced rental in LAX
Pros: The value of this rental was the best part! We had no issues with the car, the service was good, and it was the best price we found in LA.
Cons: The worst part was the shuttle. It was not clear when I booked the car that I would need to take a shuttle to the Westin. The Westin shuttle was not running very often and we waited quite a while (and considered a cab). But the return worked out and the shuttle was just arriving as we were.
9.2 Excellent
8 Jun. 2018
Pros: Nice car, and very good rate. Very convenient for my needs.
Cons: I was lucky with the shuttle both times, but I can see that it can be a little stressful since it only runs every 30 minutes.
Also, I had not realized that the rental offered only limited milage (150 miles/day). This was no problem for me this time, but one clearly needs to carefully read the fine print when renting from this company.
4.0 Okay
12 Aug. 2018
It was so so rental.
Pros: The price is lower than other. The check out and check in agent were great and friendly.
Cons: The service counter was rude and not friendly. Keep trying to sell the rental insurance. The car was dirty. Most likely this would be the first and last rental from this company.
2.0 Mediocre
13 Oct. 2015
Too many obstacles
Pros: I will not ever ever from them
Cons: They wanted my entire policy info, $400 deposit for not having a credit card, and they ask for finger prints
3.2 Mediocre
17 Oct. 2015
look out for hidden charges
Cons: at the moment of drive off came casually a sheet of extra fees to initial, one of which was $250 for dog hair cleanup... for a car that already came with stains on the seats. mine is a short haired service dog who doesn't make much of a mess at all and i'm quite sure that, at most, the crew would run a vacuum over the seats. also charged was $30 for gas when i returned the vehicle with more gas than was in it at start. so watch out: your $70 rental will be $350 by the time they're done assessing. go somewhere else.
8.4 Excellent
21 Oct. 2015
Pleasantly surprised!
Pros: NU Car staff at hotel were pleasant, knowledgeable and got me on the road quickly.
Cons: When I made reservation a month earlier they were located at 4 points hotel. Now they're at the Westin. Caused me much confusion.
Rated no. 11
AMPM Car And Truck Rentals
5.7 Okay (33 reviews)
2 locations in Los Angeles
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AMPM Car And Truck Rentals reviews
Car hire locations
AMPM Car And Truck Rentals
Locations in Los Angeles
3638 Overland Ave.
+1 310 815 1715
8620 Airport Blvd.
+1 310 216 0000
- 5.8
- 5.5
- 6.0
- 5.3
- 6.1
Recent reviews
4.0 Okay
28 Feb. 2016
Hidden costs
Cons: I rented an economic car for 35USD daily on Kayak website but when I actually picked up the car there was an extra 30USD for insurance that I didn't even had the option to select what type of insurance I wanted on the website but if I had gone to the more expensive ones on different websites I would have saved money since the pick up and drop off with AMPM is so inconvenient
7.6 Good
13 Oct. 2015
Overall a good experience with a couple of opportu
Pros: AMPM texted us instructions for getting to our pick-up point.
I might have preferred this via e-mail, but it was still helpful to get.
Rosa who processed our info upon arriving was very nice, as was the gentleman who she left instructions for that took us straight to our terminal on our way back in the very car we had rented. That simplified and sped up getting to our flight.
Finally, the car itself was in good shape and a good ride that fit the bill. I would rent from them again.
Cons: The text message of instructions said to get off at the first stop which would be Lot C. But the driver of our shuttle said our first stop was the Cell Phone Wait Lot and that the 2nd stop would be Lot C, and was adamant they were different stops. Thankfully, I chose to ignore him, I stepped off the shuttle and recognized that the two were very close - virtually the same location - so we went with the former and our driver was there waiting for us, but this was confusing. Not AMPM's fault, but knowing the unreliability of shuttle drivers, maybe the text message of instructions could have been clearer, or included an image of a map.
Speaking of the shuttle, we waited a good 15-20 minutes at the airport before the shuttle to our pick-up point arrived. One that was supposed to go to our destination did not stop at our waiting point. Another shuttle driver said that they were contracted by a different service, and that this skipping of the stop was not atypical.
This led to us getting our car later than we'd have desired, and getting stuck in traffic. So again, not strictly AMPM's fault, but a hiccup that I'm guessing another company with its own shuttle (or that had a better run partnership w/the shuttle company) might have avoided.
Finally, the Fiat car we ended up selecting had less-than-impressive acceleration, which would have been helpful in LA. Not AMPM's fault by any means - we could have chosen an Altima that was also present. But it might have been mentioned as we chose the pick-up.
7.2 Good
19 Oct. 2015
Pros: The car itself was fine. Service was good.
Cons: Car should have been cleaner upon pick up.
8.0 Excellent
16 Nov. 2015
Pros: good staff, but I caught them on a day that their computer went down. They were eager to please and were very friendly, even driving me to the airport afterwards personally.
Cons: I didn't like the charge of the deposit to my AmEx. It took about a week for a large deposit to fall off my account, even though it was returned that day. The staff was very quick to address it-- the computer failure, a bank holiday-- and even sent proof to help with a 'disputed' charge if it came to that. The company did everything that they could and went further to assist if needed (it wasn't).
7.6 Good
18 Nov. 2015
Awesome car
Pros: The car was very comfortable, found a great deal online so was very excited about renting it for a couple days.
Cons: The staff is always trying to sell you everything. Insurance, late fee (after 30mins late) and it's not cheap. The rental was 23$, the extra stuff made a total of 79$ very annoying if you ask me, since the itenerary says that all is included. Anyway, otherwise I couldn't take the car, so I paid it anyway.
8.8 Excellent
4 Dec. 2015
Good Value for what you pay
Pros: The prices are great, insurance is reasonable and the car ran very well.
Cons: The rental was clearly not cleaned between renters. There were reciepts, parking permits, and what looked like pet hair in the car.
2.0 Mediocre
13 Dec. 2015
Terrible!
Pros: you get what you pay for!
2.0 Mediocre
18 Dec. 2015
worst experience of my life with car rental
Pros: When I got to another company for my car rental.
Cons: You have to call from airport, take a shuttle to some lot, call from the lot, they eventually come get you. Didn't help with bags or anything. Was trying to refuse my service dog. When we got to the office insisted I show my insurance card or pay an additional 35 dollars. When I offered ways to confirm my insurance coverage it was all refused. Eventually dropped me off at the side of a road with bags and service dog! I walked in to the closest rental company. Horrible experience after a long trip.
2.8 Mediocre
10 Feb. 2016
Cons: Very rude customer service. Make sure everything is written because they don't hornored their own word. And becareful with the hidden charges such as additional fee to take you back to airport after you drop off the car.
5.2 Okay
12 Feb. 2016
zinged us with late drop off charge that we were n
Pros: The staff was friendly
Cons: We made the reservation on line and thought we had until noon to drop the car off. We ended up getting charged $20 late fee because we had picked it up a few hours early. I would have been fine with this if we had been notified up front. The whole drop off / pick up experience is very disorganized and unprofessional but probably the reason the rental is so much cheaper than the big guys.
Rated no. 12
State Van Rental
9.9 Excellent (4 reviews)
1 location in Los Angeles
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State Van Rental reviews
Car hire locations
State Van Rental
Locations in Los Angeles
9020 Bellanca Avenue
+1 310 641 7000
- 10.0
- 9.5
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
Recent reviews
9.6 Excellent
26 Nov. 2018
Pros: Excellent drop off.
10.0 Excellent
6 Aug. 2018
Pros: Juan and George provided excellent customer service at pick-up and drop off. Thanks to both of them our experience with State Van Rental was great.
Cons: We were unable to travel from Nevada to Arizona due to mile restrictions. Also, that we had to pay extra for a second driver.
10.0 Excellent
14 May 2019
Pros: The staff was very friendly and everything was handled professionally and in an organized way. The tips given helped us :)
10.0 Excellent
24 Jun. 2019
Pros: Helpful and friendly staff. Smooth experience.
3191 travellers who hired a car in Los Angeles gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9
Car hire locations in Los Angeles
Good to know
| Most popular agency | Thrifty |
|---|---|
| Most popular car type | Compact |
| Average price | $53/day |
| Good deal | $44/day |
When to book a hire car in Los Angeles
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Top tips for hiring a car in Los Angeles
- Get ready to explore the dazzling sights of Los Angeles on the road trip of a lifetime. When you rent a car on your vacation, you will enjoy the freedom of discovering each corner of the city at your own pace. Rather than relying on public transport, opt for a hire car to easily navigate this sprawling city. Don’t miss the beaches, never-ending boulevards, or the Hollywood Hills -- all easily reached by car.
- If you are flying into Los Angeles International Airport, you need to be aware that all the hire car companies are off-site. When you land, you will need to exit your terminal and use the courtesy shuttles. Your first option for your pickup is to go to the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim and wait by the "hire Car Shuttles" sign. Alternatively, you can go to the LAX Shuttle Airline Connection and take a shuttle bus to the Remote hire Car Depot.
- Driving in Los Angeles can be challenging due to the city’s infamous traffic. Therefore, as a visitor, you should look out for Carpool and High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes. You will be able to spot these designated lanes on most of LA’s freeways. Whilst HOV lanes are found on the far left, you can spot a Carpool lane from the diamond painted on the road. To use these lanes, you must have at least 2 people in the car.
- During weekdays, rush hour in Los Angeles starts between 5:00 am and 10:00 am. In the afternoon the roads are busy from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, although you should avoid driving on a Friday. You can also expect heavy traffic on weekend evenings, especially in or out of downtown and Hollywood. The best way to avoid traffic is to stick to driving through the connecting neighborhoods. Thankfully, the city is set out in a grid, so you have a variety of options for crossing town.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Los Angeles for $44 or less
- Book your car hire in Los Angeles at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size car hires in Los Angeles are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Los Angeles
How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles?
On average a hire car in Los Angeles costs $53 per day.
What is the most popular car hire in Los Angeles?
Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Los Angeles.
What is the cheapest car hire agency in Los Angeles?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at U-Save ($20/day), NU Car ($30/day) and Airport Van ($35/day).
What is the best car hire agency in Los Angeles?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Los Angeles are Alamo (8.7, 6475 reviews), Enterprise (8.5, 13929 reviews), and Sixt (7.7, 1693 reviews).
Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Car hire companies onsite at Los Angeles Airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Sixt, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, U-Save, Fox, Europcar and Airport Van.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at the airport: Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, Sixt, Hertz, National, Budget, Enterprise, U-Save and Europcar.
What is the cheapest car hire location in Los Angeles?
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at U-Save Los Angeles Int’l Airport - Four Points Sheraton 90045 (14 kilometres from the city centre).
How can I find a car hire near me in Los Angeles?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Los Angeles?
A Compact car hire in Los Angeles costs $44 per day, on average.
How much does a Intermediate car hire cost in Los Angeles?
A Intermediate car hire in Los Angeles costs $55 per day, on average.
How much does a Economy car hire cost in Los Angeles?
A Economy car hire in Los Angeles costs $57 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Los Angeles?
In Los Angeles, cars are most frequently hired at Thrifty 5440 W Century Blvd (13.25 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Los Angeles?
On average hiring a car in Los Angeles costs $369 per week ($53 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Los Angeles?
On average a car hire in Los Angeles costs $1,580 per month ($53 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles features mostly freeways, wider streets, and large parking garages that are great for any type of car. We recommend that you rent an intermediate or full-size car if you’re planning to discover the scenic routes and national parks outside the city. If you want to explore the city center, rent a convertible to fully soak up the LA sunshine. Fortunately, the city’s idyllic climate lends itself to any style of car driven year-round.
What's the speed limit in Los Angeles?
Throughout the state of California, the maximum speed limit on highways is 65 mph. Where indicated, drivers can go 70 mph. On two-lane undivided highways, the speed limit is 55 mph, while in business and residential districts the limit is 25 mph. Speed limits in Los Angeles also depend on the conditions on the road. You should watch out for construction zones which often have reduced speed zones.
How are gas prices in Los Angeles?
In Southern California, petrol prices average $3.73 a gallon. The price of petrol is higher in California than the national average due to the state’s strict environmental laws, which mean petrol stations only offer a rare blend of fuel. In addition, California’s taxes are slightly higher than some other states, meaning petrol is more expensive in Los Angeles.
Where are the best places to park in Los Angeles?
There is a wealth of parking options in Los Angeles. In popular tourist areas you can expect to pay between $8 and $25 for a space in a parking lot. On many of Los Angeles’ blocks you will find meter parking that conveniently takes credit card payments. Meanwhile, in the suburbs you can take advantage of free street parking. Some residential areas and side streets require a permit, so look out for the parking signposts.
