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Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and across other areas of Los Angeles. You might find a better price, or somewhere that suits you better.Chatsworth
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Los Angeles International Airport
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Burbank Airport
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Driving in Los Angeles: What to expect on the road
Documents you'll need You’ll need a full licence, passport and credit card. To rent a car in Los Angeles, bring your driving licence, passport and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) Los Angeles is not required for UK visitors if your licence is in English. |
Navigating city driving Expect busy roads and long stretches of freeway. Driving in Los Angeles means covering large distances, often on multi-lane highways. Use Google Maps or Waze to avoid congestion, plan exits early and stay in the right lane unless overtaking. |
Tolls, emissions zones and charges Some motorways use express lane tolls. Toll roads in Los Angeles are uncommon, but certain motorways have fast-track lanes. These may require a toll tag or pass — ask your hire company if it’s already included with the car. |
Parking your car in Los Angeles Street parking rules are strictly enforced. Parking in Los Angeles varies by area. Always read street signs carefully to avoid fines. Many neighbourhoods use permit zones — multi-storey car parks and valet services are common downtown. |
Finding fuel or charging points Fuel is everywhere — EV charging is strong. Petrol stations are widespread. EV charging stations in Los Angeles are easy to find, especially at shopping centres and car parks. Use apps like PlugShare or ChargePoint.
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Local driving style and tips Drivers are fast, but rules are clear. Local driving rules in Los Angeles are well enforced. Expect quick lane changes, large junctions and heavy rush-hour traffic. Stay calm and keep right unless overtaking. |
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Hiring a car in Malibu: Fast facts
Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.| Most popular car hire provider | Sixt |
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How to book the best car rental deals in Malibu
We use the same magic that powers our flight search to scan the web for car hire deals from most major providers in over 18,000 locations. So say you can say goodbye to juggling multiple tabs, and having to note down prices, and hello to every Malibu rental car price in one place. We account for any extra fees including insurance, local taxes and airport surcharges in the price shown when you search.Book a car with Dollar
Right now it looks like the best car hire deals in Malibu are with Dollar.
Consider travelling to nearby areas
It often pays to catch public transport to a pick-up point that's cheaper than ones nearest to you. Canoga Park, West Hills and Brentwood may have lower daily prices than the car hire deals in Malibu.
Book now, cancel later
We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Malibu that have free cancellation – so you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.
Consider Malibu van hire
If there's more than five people travelling, look for van hire in Malibu, as it could be cheaper than hiring two cars.
Compare fuel policies
To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Malibu, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.
Skip the queues
Keyless pick-up is a relatively new concept that lets you turn up at your preferred car hire location, hop in and hit the road without having to queue at a desk. If it's available anywhere in Malibu, we'll highlight it when you search.
