Rent a car at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)
Reserve a car rental at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and cover a list of places scattered across the vast city of Los Angeles with total ease. At VIP Cars, our booking engine lets you make a reservation in just three easy steps- search, compare & book - saving you time, effort and money. It is recommended to book online in advance as it saves the hassle of standing in a queue and waiting for your rental car at Los Angeles Airport (LAX).
Why book a rental car at Los Angeles Airport?
Travel is all about freedom and true freedom means the ability to move at your own whim and pace, as per your own plan. Disneyland, Universal Studios, Rodeo Drive & LA Zoo - there is so much to see in LA & with a rental car not only city attractions, you can also take road trips to dazzling city of Las Vegas or to the beautiful Grand Canyon.
Deal-types: | Long & short-term LAX car rentals |
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Under-21 rental deals: | Available |
Rental car locations in Los Angeles: | 25+ |
Rental car-types: | Vans, SUVs & luxury cars |
Last minute rentals for LAX: | Suppliers like Sixt & Hertz provide deals at short notice |
Best car rental companies at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Despite the fact that the public transport system is well-developed in Los Angeles, most people prefer to rent a car at LAX Airport, and we are here to make it easy for you. VIP Cars has a strategic alliance with leading international as well as LA-based car rental companies offering the cheapest deals for Los Angeles Airport. The following are some of the LAX car rental companies we work with:
- Alamo LAX Airport
- Dollar LAX Airport
- Enterprise LAX Airport
- Europcar LAX Airport
- Fox rental car LAX Airport
- National LAX
- Sixt LAX Airport
- Thrifty LAX Airport
How to reach Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise & other car rental companies from LAX?
As you land at the airport, collect your luggage, and step outside. Look for the car rental shuttle area, board a free shuttle provided by your car rental provider, and collect your car within the next 5 to 15 minutes. As most LAX car rental companies are situated outside the airport, you will have to take the shuttle to reach the rental desk. The rental car companies either have their self-service kiosks or representatives present at the collection area, the vehicles are parked at off-site lots.
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Where is LAX car rental shuttle?Purple & Pink Line for Car Rental Shuttles
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After hour return: AvailableThe shuttle takes the travelers to LAX after the car hire return
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Car rental working hoursAll the car hire companies at LAX provide around-the-clock service
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Shuttle frequencyLAX car rental suppliers provide shuttle service every 5-10 mins
Where to return the rental car at LAX Airport?
To return the rental car at LAX Airport, follow the 'Rental Car Return' sign as you approach the lot.
On returning the rental vehicle, you can board a shuttle to reach the LAX terminals.
Top 4 car rental return locations in Los Angeles
While you have an option to return your rental car at LAX, you can choose from following drop-off locations if you want:
- Beverly Hills
- West Hollywood
- Los Angeles Venice Beach
- Los Angeles Residence Inn Resort
Categories available for car hire at Los Angeles Airport
VIP Cars, in collaboration with globally renowned car rental brands, offers a wide range of rental fleets to choose from. Whether you are in Los Angeles for sightseeing or a business trip, with us you could always find huge rental options to suit your commuting requirements. Note: Every car you see online on our booking engine comes with a 'or similar’ tag – which means that suppliers can’t guarantee the exact model. Only the car type is guaranteed; call us to know more.
Popular car rental types booked for LAX Airport on VIP Cars
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Economy, compact & full-size cars
An economy car rental from LAX is best for people who want a fuel-efficient car at an affordable price; the same is the case with compact cars. Apt for customers who are traveling solo or with a small group of people.
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Luxury & exotic car rentals for LAX
Mercedes C-Class, BMW, Beetle, Jeep Compass, and Chevrolet are some of the cars that you can rent on VIP Cars. They also include various SUVs and convertibles which are great for adventurous trips and coastal drives respectively.
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7, 8 and 9 passenger van rentals for LAX
Our supplier companies offer a big list of people movers, which include a variety of minivans & vans ranging from 7, 9, 12, and 15-passenger car rentals. It is a great option for the ones traveling with a big group and lots of luggage.
Popular one way car rental trips from Los Angeles
This section covers some of the most frequently booked one-way rentals on VIP Cars with pickup in Los Angeles. To reserve a one-way car rental in LA, all you have to do is use the 'Different drop-off location?’ section on our booking form or contact us.
Popular car rental pickup location in Los Angeles: Lax Airport, Beverly Hills, LA DowntownLos Angeles to Las Vegas
Los Angeles to San Francisco
Los Angeles to San Diego
Los Angeles to Phoenix
Los Angeles to Sacramento
About Los Angeles Airport
Address: | Los Angeles International Airport, 1 World Way Los Angeles, California 90045 |
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IATA Code: | LAX |
Largely catering to the Greater Los Angeles Area, Los Angeles International Airport or LAX comes under the list of some of the busiest airports in California. Consisting of 9 passenger terminals, the Los Angeles Airport offers nonstop flight connectivity to various destinations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.
LAX offers following amenities in terms of passengers' comfort:
- Tourist as well as general information counter is located in Arrival Halls.
- The Tom Bradley International Terminal, which handles majority of foreign carriers, houses baggage storage facility.
- LAX is a disabled-friendly airport well equipped with adapted elevators and wheelchair ramps.
Which are the major tourist attractions in Los Angeles?
Often known as L.A., the City of Los Angeles is the epicenter of style and glamor of Southern California. In between its world-class restaurants, legendary boutiques, magnificent movie studios, and iconic landscapes, Los Angeles also boasts awe-inspiring museums and thrilling theme parks. We have compiled a list of the most sought-after attractions that you can enjoy in an LAX rental car of your choice.
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Getty Center
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Venice Boardwalk
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Griffith Observatory
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Hollywood
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Santa Monica
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Runyon Canyon
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Downtown LA
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LA County Museum of Art
Some useful tips for LAX car rental
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Rent a car equipped with GPS
As an extensive network of freeways crisscross Los Angeles, one finds it quite difficult to navigate in-between an elaborated web of roads. Book a rental car equipped with a GPS that makes your drive an effortless experience, while you are behind the wheel.
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Refuel the vehicle before car hire return
Prefer full-to-full fuel policy, while booking a rental car. You can save additional charges by simply refilling the tank just before returning your rental car. And keep the fuel receipts handy, the representative at the rental desk may ask for them.
FAQs - LAX Airport Car Rental
Economy and luxury cars are the most popular car types. However, for different months of the year the trend tends to vary, for instance in the winter and summer holidays, when families visit National Parks or amusement parks (with their kids), the number of vans and minivans being rented goes up.
The amount you have to pay for your rental car at Los Angeles Airport depends on the duration of the rental, how early you are placing the booking and the rental car type you are planning to rent. Though vans, luxury and convertible cars could be more expensive than renting economy and compact cars, you can save more by choosing to rent in advance.
Our booking form contains all the rental locations we serve in Los Angeles, choose the one which is nearest to your place of work or hotel. If you need assistance in the matter, give us a call, provide us the location where you are staying and our customer support experts will suggest you the nearest rental point from where you can pick the vehicle.
You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Los Angeles, however, The minimum age may vary from supplier to supplier, depending on the car type you are renting. You can check the minimum age at the time of booking itself - it is mentioned on the T&Cs; attached to every deal.
Yes, you can rent a car from LAX for a month or more. On VIP Cars you can rent a car for a minimum duration of 1 day and the maximum for 11 months, however the maximum period may vary from supplier to supplier. Call us for more information.
VIPCars offers guaranteed cheapest prices for LAX Airport car rentals. Make sure you rent a car well in advance to avail cheaper prices on the available deals. With our user-friendly search engine, you can put filters to compare rates and inclusions.
As you reach LAX Airport, look for the 'Car Rental Return’ signposts. You can easily return your LAX car rental to your supplier. You can also refer to the voucher for the address to return your car.
To rent a car in Los Angeles the driver needs to be at least 21 years old. For most suppliers, drivers under 25 years of age are required to pay a Young Driver’s Surcharge.