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Los Angeles: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?
Whether to rent a car in Los Angeles or rely on Metro, buses and ride-hail: how the city is laid out, how Metro Rail, TAP and fare capping work, what freeway driving and parking are really like, when a car is worth it for Malibu, Disneyland and day trips, and a decision table by trip type.
Best Time to Fly to Los Angeles: Seasons, Weather & PricesMonth-by-month guide to flying to Los Angeles: May Gray and June Gloom, the Santa Ana winds, the summer, holiday and festival peaks that drive fares, the cheapest windows, and which of the region’s five airports to fly into.
Things to Do in Los Angeles: A First-Timer’s GuideA first-timer’s guide to Los Angeles: Hollywood and Griffith Observatory, downtown’s Broad and Grand Central Market, Santa Monica, Venice and Malibu, the Getty and LACMA, the neighborhoods worth a half-day, Dodgers and Lakers, tacos and Koreatown, day trips to Joshua Tree and San Diego, and two sample itineraries.
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Los Angeles car rentals, answered
When's the best time to visit Los Angeles?
Month-by-month guide to flying to Los Angeles: May Gray and June Gloom, the Santa Ana winds, the summer, holiday and festival peaks that drive fares, the cheapest windows, and which of the region’s five airports to fly into.
Do I need a rental car in Los Angeles?
Whether to rent a car in Los Angeles or rely on Metro, buses and ride-hail: how the city is laid out, how Metro Rail, TAP and fare capping work, what freeway driving and parking are really like, when a car is worth it for Malibu, Disneyland and day trips, and a decision table by trip type.
Can I do a one-way road trip from Los Angeles?
Yes. Popular one-way drives from Los Angeles include Las Vegas (270 mi) and San Diego (120 mi). One-way rentals can carry a drop-off fee, so compare one-way and round-trip rates before you book.
Can I also compare flights to Los Angeles and hotels in Los Angeles?
Yes. Our flights and hotels pages for Los Angeles each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.