Is it cheaper to rent a car outside of LAX?

Currently, the lowest price we've found for car rental at Los Angeles International Airport is $39. And the cheapest rate for a rental car nearby is from $40. It can often be cheaper to rent a car from somewhere near Los Angeles International Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pickup fee.



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Tourism Commission Fee Car rental companies are required by law to pay monthly assessments to the California Travel and Tourism Commission on revenue generated at airport and hotel rental locations. This assessment is 3.5 percent of the rate.

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If you rent a car in LA but only plan to use it now and then during your trip, Uber probably will be cheaper. If you intend on driving around every day, rent a car in LA could be cheaper.

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Airport car rental can also be more expensive than other rental locations. Because of the additional fees and taxes, rental rates at the airport can be higher than rates at off-airport locations. Additionally, some car rental companies may not have as many discounts or promotions available for airport car rental.

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Rental Cars Rental Car offices are located off airport, away from airline terminals. These companies meet arriving customers under the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level islands outside baggage claim.

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Once you've priced out your trip, if you compare the two options (driving vs. flying), you'll almost certainly see that renting a car for your full vacation costs less than paying for airfare. A travel calculator like BeFrugal.com might help you predict the cost of driving vs. flying for your trip.

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Renting a car can be expensive, but there are various ways to save money on your next rental. You can significantly reduce your expenses by using corporate, AAA, or university codes, renting during off-peak times and avoiding additional fees for gas and tolls.

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No wear and tear on your personal vehicle A long road trip can be hard on your vehicle and can lead to future repairs. A rental is an easy and convenient alternative to using your personal car – especially if you don't think your car is reliable enough for a road trip!

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Prepaying for a car rental is guaranteed money for a rental company, which is why they hook you in by offering anywhere from a 5-30% discount to prepay. It might seem like the better deal, but rental car prepayment is not always the best option.

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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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From the baggage claim area of each terminal, proceed outside to the center island and wait at the purple sign which reads, Rental Car Shuttles. The Enterprise shuttle will meet you there.

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