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Cheap Car Hire in Los Angeles from R562

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 3/1 and drop-off date of 10/1. 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 15 November 2024.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R21,19

Average price per day

R1 267

Cheapest price per day

R562

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 15 November 2024.

January

R566

February

R712

March

R840

April

R821

May

R803

June

R803

July

R949

August

R894

September

R803

October

R840

November

R730

December

R785

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 15 November 2024.

At R562/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Los Angeles in the past week. Out of 82 car hire agencies operating in Los Angeles, there are, in total, 223 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for rental 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 15 November 2024.

Small cars

R660 - R1 201

All Car Types

R844 - R1 631

To hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of R972/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Los Angeles, the United States (~R660/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 201/day). In fact, January is about 33% 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, renting a small car saves you 19% 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 R1 083/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Los Angeles, the United States (~R801/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 655/day). In fact, June is about 27% 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, renting a medium car saves you 9% 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 R1 126/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Los Angeles, the United States (~R592/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 786/day). In fact, February is about 48% 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, renting a large car saves you 6% 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 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 R1 183/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Los Angeles, the United States (~R816/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 545/day). In fact, February is about 32% 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, renting a SUV saves you 1% 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 R778/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Los Angeles, the United States (~R837/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 974/day). In fact, January is about 7% 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, renting a van saves you 35% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of R781/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Los Angeles, the United States (~R793/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 554/day). In fact, November is about 1% 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, renting a luxury car saves you 35% 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.

To hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States, you would pay an average price of R1 420/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Los Angeles, the United States (~R912/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R4 498/day). In fact, February is about 36% 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, renting a convertible is 17% 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.

Ford FiestaR562/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR574/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR640/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental 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 15 November 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Los Angeles area such as Sixt, Midway and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Sixt

7,2
Good
161 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Midway

6,2
Okay
493 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
139 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
464 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,8

Budget

5,4
Fair
311 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,5

Thrifty

5,1
Fair
192 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

5,6

Dollar

4,5
Mediocre
149 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
84 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,7

Best Los Angeles car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Los Angeles. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Los Angeles with an average daily rate of R655. Data was last updated on 15 November 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on hire cars in Los Angeles. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Ford FiestaR562/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR574/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
BMW 3 SeriesR600/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

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 15 November 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Los Angeles?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 267/day when booking a car hire in Los Angeles. The absolute best deal a user found was for R738/day from Alamo, booked on Nov. 10.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Los Angeles from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox (R562/day), Budget (R617/day), and Thrifty (R642/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 R21,19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R953 and R1 377 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks in Los Angeles. They can have you in a hire car for about R10 188 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 31% in Los Angeles - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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?

    You can potentially save up to 60% on a month-long rental by booking with Alamo. Alamo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Los Angeles can cost you on average R43 662 a month or R1 455 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Los Angeles is R0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Los Angeles. For the month of December, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Los Angeles for as low as R884/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Los Angeles is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles

Browse car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Los Angeles. Deals were last updated on 15 November 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Los Angeles. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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