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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Los Angeles from $39

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Downtown with a pick-up date of 5/4 and drop-off date of 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Los Angeles car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 March 2026.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$103

Cheapest price per day

$39
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Popular car types in Downtown, Los Angeles

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$39+

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Compact

Compact

$43+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$53+

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Standard

Standard

$50+

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People mover

People mover

$75+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$66+

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Premium

Premium

$89+

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Luxury

Luxury

$94+

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Best Downtown, Los Angeles car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 16 March 2026.
Kia Sorento$55/day
5
4
M
A/C
Kia Sorento
Found 03/14/26
Nissan Serena$75/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Found 03/14/26
Audi Q5$66/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi Q5
Found 03/14/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $37, which is about 12% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in Downtown with deals as low as $36.93/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $38.86/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 6.4/10 with 3 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.5/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.4
Hertz
Hertz
5.5
Avis
Avis
5.4
Budget
Budget
5.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown is May, when you can expect to pay $42/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Downtown is February ($86/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$56

February

$86

March

$53

April

$52

May

$42

June

$49

July

$42

August

$43

September

$70

October

$72

November

$80

December

$76

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

In Downtown, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Los Angeles

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4
Okay
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.7

Hertz

5.5
Fair
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Avis

5.4
Fair
13 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.8

Budget

5.2
Fair
26 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.2

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

San diego Van Rentals

1 location
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Kyte

1 location
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Downtown Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Los Angeles?

    A Toyota Prius, for $120 per day on average, is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Los Angeles. This price is 10% cheaper than other rental cars in Downtown.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Los Angeles?

    It costs $120 per day on average for a rental car in Downtown, Los Angeles. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for $121 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 16 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Downtown. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($34+).

Electric

Electric

$34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$60+

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