Car hire
Los Angeles Int Airport

Whether you want to start your trip in LA and finish it there, or fly out from another airport in the US, you can count on SIXT car hire.

In LA, we have branches in several locations. If you’re central, come visit us at Los Angeles Downtown. If you’re on the coast, find us at Santa Monica/Shore. Or, if you’re checking out the film industry, see us in Hollywood.

Beyond LA, we’re all over the US – from Miami to Denver to New York City.

Whatever your plans are for your time in LA and beyond, chances are, there’ll be a SIXT car hire centre near you.

We’ve been around since 1912, which means we know a thing or two about customer service. We probably wouldn’t have hung around so long if we didn’t.

Our staff are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your LA Airport car rental. When you arrive to pick up your vehicle, you can expect a friendly greeting – which can make all the difference after a long flight.

We’ll answer your questions, and make you’re confident before you get going. Never been to LA before? Not sure how to drive out of the airport? Wondering what to do if you need to drop off your car after hours? All you have to do is ask.

Although there is public transport, LA is very widespread, with a vast network of roads and highways. Most people would recommend having your own form of transport.

This way, you can cruise to popular places, like Hollywood Boulevard, and see iconic locations, like the Chinese Theatre. You could also take your car out to the Getty Museum, which is an incredible art gallery with amazing views.

If you want to stretch your legs, consider driving to the foot of the Hollywood sign, then hiking your way up to it.

Los Angeles, aka the City of Angels, is known for its film industry, excellent beaches and cosmopolitan culture. Here are five sights you really should get to with your LA Airport car hire.

For the best views in town, head to the Griffith Observatory. This stunning building overlooks LA, and is particularly special at night, when the city turns into a carpet of shimmering lights. Be sure to have a peek through the rooftop telescope.

Back on the ground, take a wander through the Grand Central Market. More than 100 years old, this bustling spot dishes up food from more than 40 stalls. Taste your way through brekkie burritos, steaming ramen and piping hot donuts.

There’s a bunch of great beaches to choose from, but one of the most interesting is Venice. On top of the surf and sand, there are buskers, artists and street performers galore to watch.

Film buffs shouldn’t miss the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The walk starts at the La Brea Gateway in the west, taking in the Pantages Theatre and Capitol Records on the way. It’s dotted with stars bearing the names of the greatest actors and actresses of all time.

For more film history, take your LA Airport car rental to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which opened in 2021. Here, there are more than 13 million objects from major films, including Dorothy’s red slippers from the Wizard of Oz and the yellow dress worn by Emma Stone in La La Land.

With its sunny weather and gorgeous scenery, LA is a bit of a dream for day trippers. The tricky bit is deciding where to go – because there’s so much choice.

For America’s best beaches, take your LA Airport car hire on a spin to Coronado.

You’ll be treated to long, sweeping, sparkling stretches of sand; laidback cafes and restaurants; and panoramic views of San Diego.

Another watery experience is on offer at Santa Catalina Island. This idyllic spot, which lies 35 kilometres off the coast, is a land of palm trees, white sand and clear water. It’s so pretty that Marilyn Monroe once called it home.

For a completely different adventure, head to Joshua Tree National Park. It is here that the Colorado and Mojave Deserts collide. Explore more than 500 kilometres of hiking trails, see carpets of wildflowers and camp out under the stars.

To the north of LA lie the San Gabriel Mountains, known for their rugged beauty. Admire them from afar (there are plenty of spots along the road where you can stop) or get closer with a hike to the Sturtevant Falls.

To the west is Big Bear Lake, a human made body of water that’s ideal for all kinds of recreational activities – from boating and fishing to hiking and mountain biking.

California promises some of the most exhilarating road tripping in the world – whether you want to explore more than 1,200 kilometres of coastline or head inland for deserts and national parks. With your LA Airport car rental at your fingertips, you can see it all.

For beaches, beaches and more beaches, drive from LA to San Francisco. Along the way, you’ll travel through the celebrity hotspot of Malibu, the windswept clifftops of Big Sur, and Monterey – where you’ll find the world’s sixth biggest aquarium.

Magical mountain views are to be enjoyed along the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, which runs for 188 kilometres along clifftops in the San Bernardino Mountains. Highlights include Lake Arrowhead, Keller Peak Fire Lookout and Heaps Park Arboretum.

Alternatively, drive deep into the desert. Take the road from LA to San Diego, then head inland, passing through Julian, which is famous for its apples, before reaching the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Keen to take your LA Airport beyond California? The road trip of a lifetime is calling – the 41-hour drive from Los Angeles to New York City.

There are many ways to do it, and whichever route you take, you’ll travel for more than 4,500 kilometres through America’s epic scenery, from national parks and deserts to lakes and forests. One stop you should definitely put on your itinerary is the Grand Canyon.

In between, check out some of America’s legendary towns and cities. Drop by Las Vegas for luxurious hotels and lavish entertainment; Memphis and Nashville for live music; and Philadelphia, also known as the birthplace of the United States.