LAX · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Airport Car Rental
Skip the shuttle chaos — reserve an LAX rental by phone and pick up curbside.
Car rental at Los Angeles International Airport
Renting a car at Los Angeles International is the difference between seeing LA and sitting in someone else's schedule. The city sprawls from Santa Monica to Pasadena, and rideshare surge pricing to the beaches or the Valley adds up fast — a rental pays for itself by day two.
LAX moved its rental companies off-airport to the consolidated ConRAC facility, so a quick call before you land means your car and rate are locked in before you ever reach the shuttle. Our agents confirm an all-in price up front, including the airport concession fees most sites bury at checkout.
Where to pick up your car at LAX
All LAX rental brands operate from the new LAX Economy Parking / consolidated rental area reached by the free 'LAX-it' and rental shuttles from the lower (arrivals) level. Tell your agent your terminal and flight, and we'll have the car staged so pickup is a signature and keys.
Rental tips for Los Angeles
- Book a FasTrak-equipped car if you'll drive the 110 or 405 express lanes — it saves the daily transponder add-on.
- Ask for a mid-size or larger if you're heading to the mountains or desert; LA freeways reward comfort over economy on long hauls.
- Avoid a 4–7pm pickup or return if you can — LAX traffic and the rental shuttle loop are slowest at rush hour.
- Confirm the fuel policy on the call; 'full-to-full' is almost always cheaper than prepaid fuel for city driving.
Great drives near Los Angeles
Santa Monica Pier
20 minutes northwest — beaches, the pier and PCH start here.
Hollywood & Griffith Observatory
45 minutes north for the sign, the hills and the skyline view.
Malibu
A 40-minute coastal drive up the Pacific Coast Highway.
LAX car rental FAQs
How do I pick up my rental car at LAX?
Take the free rental shuttle from the arrivals (lower) level to the consolidated rental area. Give us your flight number when you call and the car will be ready — you'll just verify your license and drive out.
Is it cheaper to rent a car at LAX or off-airport?
Off-airport locations sometimes skip the airport concession fee, but the rideshare cost to reach them usually erases the savings. We quote the all-in airport rate so you can compare honestly.
Can I get a same-day rental at LAX?
Yes. Call our line and, subject to availability, we can arrange same-day pickup at LAX — useful for delayed flights or last-minute plans.
