Car hire in Downtown, Los Angeles

You can expect to spend around £32 per day on average on a car hire in Downtown. Depending on what neighbourhood you plan to visit, daily hire prices may be as low as £26 per day or as high as £43 per day which is a 40% difference.

The cheapest car hire company in Downtown is Dollar at £26/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include Budget at £42/day. These rates may be different depending on what neighbourhood you plan on visiting and the type of car you hire.

With an average review score of 3.9/10 from 18 reviewers, Budget is rated the best car rental company in Downtown by our users.

27% of momondo users prefer to hire SUV vehicles when visiting Downtown. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be £73 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in Downtown if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to hire a car in Los Angeles are Westchester and Westwood from Dollar and Budget, respectively. Dollar in Westchester has average hire rates of £21/day while Budget in Westwood offers hire for £66/day on average.

Most people tend to hire a car in Downtown for 2 days which costs, on average, £31 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £215 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £108. £2,462 is the average cost of a month-long Downtown road trip car hire.

The most ideal time of year to hire a car is in May, which is when prices are often the cheapest. Our users have found car hire prices averaging £22 per day when booking in May. In contrast, August is the least ideal time to hire a car. Prices in Downtown during this month tend to be £38 per day on average. Don’t forget to book your Downtown car hire at least 47 days in advance for the best deals.

Prices for cars in Downtown refresh daily.

As of July 2025, there are 19 operators available to choose from for cars in Downtown.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Downtown. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.