Hire car Los Angeles

Finding the right hire car

For drivers, the USA is a dream. On endless and well-developed highways it is possible to travel relaxed. And it’s most fun with a big car. Since the price differences between small cars and large sedans are usually not very large, you should treat yourself to the fun of a larger car. Then also the luggage fits easily in the trunk.

Insurance

To be best protected in the event of an accident, you should take out comprehensive insurance without excess. Then the insurance takes effect even if only a small fender bender has occurred. Pay attention to the amount of coverage of your liability insurance. It should be at least one million.

In Germany, even 7.5 million for personal injury and 1.12 million for property damage are mandatory. If the sum insured of your rental company seems to be too low, you can take out a so-called “traveller policy” for additional protection. You can find more information on the subject of insurance in our special.

Accessories

If you need accessories, such as a navigation system, you should find out before you rent if your rental company has them in stock and at what prices.

Customer Review Hire Car

In Los Angeles, most customers are satisfied with the rental companies. However, due to staff changes, it can always happen that the service at a station deteriorates rapidly. It’s best to read our recent customer reviews before choosing a rental company.

Automatic vehicles

In the US, you will almost always get an automatic vehicle. Even if you’re driving a stick shift car at home, you’ll have made the switch in no time. For tips and tricks on handling automatics, check out our special.

Sights in Los Angeles

Walk of Fame: Stars of the Stars
Perhaps start your stroll at the place where stars have immortalized themselves for decades, on the Walk of Fame. 2000 copper stars bearing the names of notable actors are now embedded in the walkway, commemorating the celebrity performers. Afterwards, you can visit the Dolby Theatre. This is the place the world looks to once a year – because this is where the Oscars are awarded every year. Guided tours are offered daily from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. A ticket costs $17.

Autry Museum: the Wild West comes alive
If you’ve always wanted to know how the Wild West was actually really conquered, you could now visit the Autry Museum. Many exhibits from the time of the first settlers bring the past to life. The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, you can visit the exhibit until 5:00 pm. A ticket costs ten dollars.

Griffith Park: Nature in the Midst of the Metropolis
After your tour, you’ll have a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the expansive Griffith Park that surrounds the museum. Don’t get lost, the grounds are five times the size of Central Park in New York. Also located here is the Los Angeles Zoo, with over 1,200 different species of animals. Every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm you can admire zebras, chimpanzees, crocodiles or tigers there. A ticket costs $18.

Griffith Observatory: experience stars
The California night sky can be explored when you visit Griffith Observatory. The planetarium is open from noon to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Admission is free. Admission is charged for some shows at the planetarium, at which time it is posted.

Sunset Strip: Turbulent City Life
No visit to Los Angeles is complete without a stroll down the famous Sunset Strip. There, you can stock up on all sorts of kitsch in numerous shops or watch the hustle and bustle in a sidewalk café.

Rodeo Drive: Shopping mile of the rich and beautiful
If you like it a little more exclusive, you can still visit the Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills at the end of the city tour. It’s where the city’s rich and famous gather to fill their shopping bags in exclusive boutiques.

Find a good hotel

Countless good hotels make it hard to choose. You might book your room at the Georgian Hotel. With its Art Deco style, the hotel, which opened in 1933, is both cozy and classy.

Suggestion for a round trip

Palm Springs: Resort for Hollywood Stars
Palm Springs is a nice first destination for a round trip by hire car. You can reach the city from Los Angeles in less than two hours. In Palm Springs, you can expect magnificent nature with palm groves amidst a barren desert landscape. The place has always been a recreational destination for the stars of Hollywood.

Escondido: Spanish influences and a Buddhist monastery
From Palm Springs it is not far to Escondido. With your hire car you can be there in just under two hours. In Escondido you will find a typical American small town, which does not deny its Spanish roots. In addition, you will find one of the few Buddhist monasteries in the USA. You can visit the temple every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. On other days of the week, you’ll have to ask a monk to open the doors for you.

Laguna Beach: enjoy the beach and ocean
As a final destination before you steer the hire car back to Los Angeles, Laguna Beach is a good choice. From Escondnido, it will take you about an hour to drive. In Laguna Beach, you can relax on the gorgeous beach and enjoy a dip in the ocean.

Now you have just under an hour’s drive before you can park your hire car in Los Angeles and reflect on the eventful day.