How long does it take to drop off a car at LAX?

You'll need to wait for (and ride) the free shuttle provided by the car hire company to transfer you to the airport (nearby). The whole process should take about 30 minutes. You'll need to stop to re-fuel the car just before dropping it off and that could take another 10 or 15 minutes.



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If you have a rental car to return, which is usually a good idea when traveling to Los Angeles, give yourself a few extra minutes. You should arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights out of LAX and at least three hours early for international flights.

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Los Angeles International Airport Rental Car Return To return your Avis rental car, head to 9217 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles. As you approach the airport, follow signs for “Rental Car Return.” Look for the Avis sign as you get close to the lot. Shuttles are available to take you back to the terminal for your flight.

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All Rental Car offices are located off-airport, away from airline terminals; which means that you will need a shuttle to reach them. The shuttles can be found on the Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim. They run every 15 to 20 min and the ride is only 3 to 5 minutes long!

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You can use the Cell Phone lot if you're at the LAX Airport to drop off/pick up someone. The lot is one-quarter mile west from the 96th Street Bridge entry into LAX's passenger terminal area. You can use Cell Phone lot parking for a short period if you're at the LAX airport to drop someone.

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The Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility is one of the major components of LAX's Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).

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Los Angeles International Airport Rental Car Return To return your Avis rental car, head to 9217 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles. As you approach the airport, follow signs for “Rental Car Return.” Look for the Avis sign as you get close to the lot. Shuttles are available to take you back to the terminal for your flight.

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Find easy access to ample, affordable parking either south and east of LAX at The Parking Spot Century, or north and west of the airport at The Parking Spot Sepulveda. Our shuttles will take you from your parking spot straight to the airport. Long term LAX parking lots and short-term airport parking are both available.

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Can I leave my car at the rental location? At most locations you are able to leave your personal vehicle. However, you do park at your own risk as many lots are shared by other businesses.

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How long does it take to go through security in LAX? Passing through immigration and customs at LAX takes between 30-90 minutes.

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As a general rule, leave 45 – 60 minutes between expected landing time and the car rental pick-up time. If you're travelling short-haul and have only hand-luggage, 30 minutes might work, if the rental counter is in the terminal you arrive into.

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Add up total transfer time. Two hours is more reasonable for domestic transfers that require leaving security and rechecking, and three hours is a good idea if arriving from another country. Extra time is always a good idea. 23% of flights arriving in LAX are late.

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LAX Transportation Free shuttle transportation is provided for terminal to terminal connections. Free shuttles transport to and from the terminals and the LAX City Bus Center, LAX Economy Parking, Metro C Line at Aviation Station, and LAX employee parking lots.

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But when it comes to rental cars, this might surprise you: The best time to rent a car is last minute, when they tend to be cheaper. That's according to a NerdWallet analysis conducted in March 2022 of 360 rental car prices from eight major car rental companies in the United States.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight. That said, there are many factors to consider that will help you decide how much time you should budget for at the airport.

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