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Cheap Car Hire in Los Angeles from $21

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 Los Angeles with a pick-up date of 16/12 and drop-off date of 23/12. 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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Los Angeles car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Los Angeles. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.81

Average price per day

$75

Cheapest price per day

$21

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Los Angeles?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Los Angeles and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

January

$48

February

$60

March

$71

April

$69

May

$68

June

$68

July

$80

August

$76

September

$69

October

$71

November

$63

December

$68

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Los Angeles is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Los Angeles

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Los Angeles and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Los Angeles this past week from 231 hire locations out of 81 hire agencies. Prices for a Los Angeles small car hire start from $21/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for hire in Los Angeles

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Los Angeles to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

Small cars

$61 - $86

All Car Types

$80 - $105

To hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $71/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$86/day). In fact, November is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a small car saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $76/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$85/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a medium car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $105/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$129/day). In fact, May is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a large car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $83/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$94/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a SUV saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $131/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States (~$112/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$169/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a pickup truck in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $104/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Los Angeles, the United States (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$172/day). In fact, April is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a pickup truck is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $111/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$135/day). In fact, September is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a luxury car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of $153/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States (~$139/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$170/day). In fact, January is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Los Angeles. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Los Angeles, hiring a convertible is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Los Angeles convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent Hatch$21/day
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Kia Rio$26/day
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Top hire agencies in Los Angeles

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Los Angeles known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Los Angeles. Reviews were last updated on 5 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Los Angeles, including Sixt, Midway and Avis. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Sixt

7.2
Good
158 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Midway

6.2
Okay
494 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Avis

5.7
Fair
138 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.5
Fair
463 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

Budget

5.3
Fair
309 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
191 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.6

Dollar

4.5
Mediocre
148 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
83 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Best Los Angeles car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Los Angeles. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Los Angeles with an average daily rate of $40. Data was last updated on 5 December 2024.
The best prices on car hires in Los Angeles we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Hyundai Accent Hatch$21/day
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Rio$26/day
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4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Hyundai Avante$28/day
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A/C
Hyundai Avante

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Los Angeles, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Los Angeles?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $75/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from U-Save, booked on Dec. 1.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Los Angeles?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Los Angeles from the following companies over the past two weeks: NextCar ($25/day), U-Save ($28/day), and NU Car ($30/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Los Angeles?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Payless (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.8 rating) and State Van Rental (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Los Angeles.

  • What are petrol prices like in Los Angeles?

    The average price of petrol in Los Angeles is $1.81/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $81 and $117 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Los Angeles for about $462 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Los Angeles for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 31% to make it a great deal in Los Angeles. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Los Angeles?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Los Angeles it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Los Angeles for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Los Angeles can be found for $1,979. You can find car hire deals to be on average $66 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in Los Angeles for a weekend?

    $93 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Los Angeles. To save money, consider booking a Supplier choice car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $84 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

    Jeep Wrangler, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Los Angeles according to Cheapflights users.

Small car hires in Los Angeles

Find small car hire deals in Los Angeles from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Los Angeles cost an average of $52 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2024.
Mitsubishi Mirage$51/day
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