Best Car Rentals Around the Los Angeles Airport

Los Angeles Airport/LAX location: 6255 W. Century Blvd.

The largest privately owned car rental company in Los Angeles has a large amount of cars to choose from, whether you want something standard, something more luxurious, or something that is eco and gas-consumption friendly like a hybrid or a Smart car.

The prices range depending on the type of car you're getting, but there is definitely something for everyone's budget. The customer service is great and accommodating, as well as very responsive if you have any concerns.

Specials: Has some nice extra deals for ordering online, such as 10% off internet booking or 15% off internet booking for those in the military.

National Car Rental - http://www.nationalcar.com/

Los Angeles/LAX location: 9020 Aviation Blvd.

Hours: Sunday - Saturday, 12 AM - 11:59 PM

Not as expensive as the luxury rental companies, but a bit more pricey than popular competition, you definitely get what you pay for with National Car Rental. With a wide selection of cars to choose from (standard and lovely imported cars galore) and great service that is very quick and accommodating, it's hard to go wrong here.

Their website also has some nice online specials, such as $30 off weekly rentals; $15 off 3-day weekend rentals; $25 off one-way rentals and more.

Budget - http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/home/home.ex

Los Angeles Airport/LAX location: 9775 Airport Boulevard

Open Sunday - Saturday, 24 hours.

This popular rental car company holds some of the best deals you'll find, although the service and car selection probably isn't as great as the others. However, if you just need a car for a cheap price and don't care about spending time hassling over which one you get, this is the perfect choice. The rental counter is located right at the terminal (with a shuttle to the parking lot) and open 24 hours, which makes this a most convenient choice.

A plethora of different coupons and specials are available on their website.

Thrifty Car Rental - http://www.thrifty.com/Local/Index.aspx?LocationCode=lax&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Los Angeles Airport/LAX location: 5440 We. Century Blvd.

A low-cost rental car service that also offers really fast, accomodating service, which is a major plus for any car rental company, nevertheless an airport one. There may not be a huge selection of cars you can choose from here (you generally need to take what you can get), but if you want bargains and quick service, then this is for you.

Beverly Hills Rent-a-Car - http://www.bhrentacar.com/

Los Angeles Airport/LAX location: 9220 South Sepulveda Blvd.

Open Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 10 PM; Saturday 7 AM - 9 PM; Sunday: 7 AM - 8 PM; Holidays, 8 AM to 6 PM

For those with a more luxurious taste, Beverly Hills Rental Car is an awesome choice - the premier place to have a rental car experience that's as pleasurable as possible. This company offers everything from motorcycles to exotic sports cars, SUVs to huge trucks, and of course even standard vehicles. Hybrids are also available.

The service is as prestige as the types of vehicles and selection; you're paying for luxury, and luxury service is exactly what you're going to get.