Los Angeles

Cheap Car Hire in Los Angeles from R625

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 12/4 and drop-off date of 19/4. 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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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 23 March 2026.

At R625/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Los Angeles in the past week. Out of 89 car hire agencies operating in Los Angeles, there are, in total, 240 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

R1 058+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 272+

Premium

Premium

R1 592+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 892+

Compare car hire deals in Los Angeles by type

Here are the best Los Angeles small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Los Angeles medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Los Angeles large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Los Angeles SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Los Angeles luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Citroen C3 AircrossR625/day
4
2
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M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Toyota YarisR657/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Best car hire deals found in Los Angeles

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 R1 040. Data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
Citroen C3 AircrossR625/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Ford FocusR630/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Hyundai i10R657/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Cheapflights insights for Los Angeles car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Los Angeles?

To get the best deal on car hire in Los Angeles, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R629, which is about 1 293% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Los Angeles?

Looking to hire a car in Los Angeles? Yesaway had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R462,15/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R610,41/day.

What is the best car rental company in Los Angeles?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Los Angeles is Sixt (rated 7.3/10 with 115 reviews). Midway (rated 6.2/10 with 477 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Los Angeles is January, when you can expect to pay R612/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Los Angeles is December (R901/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

R612

February

R799

March

R765

April

R782

May

R714

June

R748

July

R884

August

R833

September

R697

October

R782

November

R697

December

R901

What car do most people hire in Los Angeles?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Los Angeles. Compact cars (Kia Soul or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Convertible cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Los Angeles?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 34 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Los Angeles at 24.

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 23 March 2026.

Sixt

7,3
Good
115 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,1

Midway

6,2
Okay
477 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,7

Avis

5,5
Fair
142 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

Hertz

5,5
Fair
347 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,7

Budget

5,2
Fair
315 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,5

Thrifty

4,6
Mediocre
134 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,8

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

5,2

Dollar

4,5
Mediocre
143 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,7

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,4
Okay
61 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,7

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 23 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Los Angeles for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in Los Angeles. They can have you in a hire car for about R9 278 per week on 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 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 Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Los Angeles. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Los Angeles for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles

Browse car hires by fuel type in Los Angeles. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Los Angeles. Deals were last updated on 23 March 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Los Angeles. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R40+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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