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Rent a Car in Los Angeles with SIXT
Going to sunny Southern California? Get your Los Angeles car rental from one of our many easy-to-reach locations, like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or in the downtown area. Pick a convertible car if you want to enjoy the sunshine to the fullest. You can make your rental even better by adding extras like permission for additional drivers.
Los Angeles is the centre of the movie and entertainment industry and has many beautiful beaches and wonderful weather. It's one of the biggest cities in America, so you'll want to see everything with a rental car in Los Angeles. Whether you need a car for just a weekend or for a longer time, SIXT has what you need.
Driving tips for Los Angeles
After you pick up your car rental in Los Angeles, your Southern California adventure can really start. Just remember these helpful tips for a good trip:
- Very large highways: Los Angeles is famous for having lots of traffic, and the highways are very wide with five or even six lanes. When you're driving on such big roads, be careful when you change lanes and try to stay in the right lane if you're not used to highways this size.
- Hot weather: Los Angeles gets very hot, which is great when you want to go to the beach, but not so great when you come back to your car. Try to park in shady spots or in parking garages when you can so the leather seats and seatbelts don't get too hot.
- Buses and people walking: This city has buses and shuttles for public transportation, and you'll see many people walking around, especially downtown and near the beach. Watch out for special bus lanes and always let people walking cross the street first.
- When to use headlights: In Los Angeles and all of California, if the weather is bad enough that you need to turn on your windshield wipers, you must also turn on your car's headlights, even during the day.
Keep these tips and our other California driving advice in mind to make your trip as enjoyable as possible.
Best places to visit in and around Los Angeles
When you rent a car in Los Angeles, you can explore this Southern California city however you want. Check out these popular places while you're there:
- Griffith Park: This famous city park is very large and has many trails for hiking and horseback riding. When you go to the top, you'll see amazing views of the whole city, and you can also visit the beautiful art deco Griffith Observatory.
- Santa Monica Pier: This old fishing pier has an amusement park and an aquarium, plus lots of shops, cafés, and restaurants to visit. After you've had fun with all the activities, you can walk to the nearby beach and relax by the ocean. Put this on your list of things to do in Los Angeles.
- Beautiful drives: There are many scenic routes along the coast in Los Angeles that you can drive and enjoy. Palos Verdes Drive, Mulholland Drive, and the California Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) are three of the most well-known ones.
Los Angeles is one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in America, and it's easy to understand why. Whether you're staying in the city or planning to take a road trip around California, you'll find so much to see and do here. Get your car rental in Los Angeles and start exploring.
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Good to know when renting in Los Angeles
We offer our Diamond Service at Los Angeles International Airport. Among the perks are access to our Diamond Lounge and chauffeur service at arrival and departure.
You can rent a car with SIXT in Los Angeles from the age of 21 with a valid driver’s license. Some car categories require the renter to be 25. An underage fee applies.
Booking an SUV is a great idea so you can take a group on a tour of the city’s attractions. This is also a great vehicle to keep your group comfortable in freeway traffic jams. To save on gas, book a compact car.
It is possible to rent a car one way between a SIXT station in Los Angeles and a neighboring state. A fee may apply. For more information about one-way rentals, please see the rental information.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
If you don't have a credit card, most SIXT locations also accept debit cards in the name of the main renter for some car rental categories. You will also need to show up to 2 forms of government-issued ID and meet other criteria depending on the rental location and where you live.
There are toll roads in Los Angeles and payment methods vary by location. Find here more information on Los Angeles toll roads and check out the local toll rules before driving, or use a GPS app to find toll-free routes if you prefer to avoid them.
Find the best car rental rates in Los Angeles for your travel dates through our booking funnel. Prices can vary based on the pick-up/drop-off location, car type, number of rental days and demand. Optional protection and add-ons may also affect the final cost. To save more, book your rental well in advance and choose the prepaid option when possible. Don’t forget to check our latest car rental deals—they might apply to your trip.
Learn more about our car rental pricing here.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
