Long Beach car hire information
| Pick-up location | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 31 |
| Airport locations | 19 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Hertz, National |
Cheap car rentals in Long Beach
| Economy | $52/day |
| Compact | $52/day |
| Intermediate | $52/day |
| Standard | $56/day |
| Full-size | $52/day |
| Full-size SUV | $72/day |
| Premium | $60/day |
| Luxury | $63/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $52/day |
| Standard SUV | $57/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Long Beach
- Ditch the unreliable public transportation and hop on a hire car, which is most comfortable and efficient way to explore not only Long Beach, but also neighboring Los Angeles and other destinations along the Californian coast. Head to El Dorado Nature Reserve for a picnic date, or drive through beautiful Naples Island in Alamitos Bay. The iconic Hollywood Sign is 30 miles away from Long Beach, and San Diego is a 2-hour ride away.
- The two closest international airports from Long Beach are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne International Airport (SNA). hire car offices at LAX are off site, but you can take the free shuttle buses stopping under the "hire Car Shuttles" sign outside the Arrivals Level islands. Car hire services at SNA are situated on the Arrivals hall, between Terminals A and B, across from the John Wayne statue. The domestic Long Beach Airport (LGB) is closer but much smaller. Car hire desks can be found inside the Airport Ground Transportation Center, which is on the opposite side the terminal building.
- The city of Long Beach is quite straightforward to navigate -- just watch out for reckless tourists during the summer months when the city center is more crowded. The stretch from Belmont Shore beach to downtown Long Beach has a sidewalk designed for cyclists, rollerbladers, and walkers, so be extra careful when driving there. Many LA freeways have one or more "carpool lanes" at the far left for vehicles carrying at least two occupants.
- Traffic jams in the Los Angeles area are a given, but there are ways around them. Avoid driving from Long Beach to LA, particularly toward Hollywood, between 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m., and then back to Long Beach between 3 p.m. until about 6:30 p.m. as those are the main rush hours. The San Diego Freeway (I-405) runs toward LA and Long Beach Airport, but you can take Crenshaw Blvd to help bypass the downtown gridlock during peak hour.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Long Beach for $95 or less
- Book your rental car in Long Beach at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Long Beach are around -99% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Long Beach
What type of car is recommended for driving in Long Beach?
A hybrid car is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint when driving around the area, and a convertible makes for a fun option when cruising along the coast, especially in the summer. If you're traveling with family or friends, a minivan offers more comfort and space for everyone.
What’s the speed limit in Long Beach?
The speed limit in Long Beach is usually 25 mph, but it may be lower in certain residential areas and school zones, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. Two-lane highways have a speed limit of 55 mph, while most highways have a 65-mph limit. However, some highways allow drivers to go as fast as 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Long Beach?
Street parking meters offer the first five minutes for free, and then they're usually limited to a maximum of two hours. Some parking meters are paid from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, while others are free after 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Rates range from $0.75 and $2 per hour, depending on the location, with Belmont Shore neighborhood being the cheapest.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Long Beach?
On average a hire car in Long Beach costs $97 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Long Beach?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alamo ($52/day), Hertz ($56/day) and National ($56/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alamo 4100 E Donald Douglas Dr 90808-1798 (7 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Long Beach?
The average price of fuel in Long Beach is $6.94 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $83 and $111, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Long Beach?
Standard (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Long Beach.
How can I find car hires near me in Long Beach?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Long Beach?
A Standard car hire in Long Beach costs $131 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo 4100 E Donald Douglas Dr (7 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Long Beach?
On average a car hire in Long Beach costs $681 per week ($97 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Long Beach?
On average a car hire in Long Beach costs $2,918 per month ($97 per day).
Which car hire companies in Long Beach have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
One car hire company which has updated their car hire health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Thrifty
Long Beach car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.8
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248 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.8
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6.0 Okay
Jan 2021
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Was not aware I needed to have a credit card to pick up car. I had to settle for another company and pay more than double to rent a vehicle! I was not happy.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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I loved the car! Probably the best car rental ever!Cons:
Perfect! Easy and efficient!8.8 Very Good
Oct 2020
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Clarity on where cars were parked at pickup.8.8 Very Good
Jun 2020
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car was cleanCons:
make less steps for picking up and dropping off. it shouldnt take that long to drop off or pick up a car. make directions more clearerHertz
6.3
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234 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
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6.5
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6.2
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Oct 2022
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Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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They literally didn't have any cars available. Multiple people there had reservations but we were all told that they didn't have any cars and maybe someone would bring back a car, in which case we could get one. Had to cancel the reservation and get one from Enterprise instead, almost missed a wedding.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Service was great. I got my car within minutes.Cons:
The rental uses a near by hotel parking for returns. It was hard to find parking.7.6 Good
Jan 2020
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Car price.Cons:
Car choice was limited. Office and underground car location were not ideal.2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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NothingCons:
They didn’t have a car available. Only solution offered was wait between 2-4 hours for them to drive in cars. I was 5th on the waiting list for cars that were previously paid for and reserved.Avis
6.2
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110 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
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7.0
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6.3
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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Nothing they were rude sent me somewhere else where they changed me 450 for 2 days and 230 deposit i haven’t gotten backCons:
Everything knowing that they could take advantage just because we are outsiders10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Very friendly staff and the drop off was fast and easy2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Customer service is nonexistent and my experience overall was nothing less than garbage.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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I sure was one of the staff members that the gas is right below ER returned it and had to put more money in gas what you're not right. One of the employees had a bad attitude with me10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Everything was awesome!4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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People were nice...Cons:
1) Give us the car that was promised 2) Don’t make us drive around to a different airport to pick up a totally different car. 3) Don’t make us wait for long (more than an hour) after promised time. We have young children, a senior in a wheelchair and we were tired from travelling.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.4
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66 reviewsCleanliness
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Comfort
8.6
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8.1
Value for money
8.3
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Jun 2021
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Car drive well for being on the smaller side.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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yes8.0 Very Good
Sep 2020
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Car stereo capped at 14 so could not enjoy music No one could gelp4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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I actually would have gotten the vehicle I requested and that it was clean , trash & order free.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Staff was excellent, great location...Cons:
Drop off location said reserve for enterprise customers and not specifically saying “ Rental car Return here/drop off”Alamo
7.5
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33 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
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7.5
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7.5
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7.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Friendly and fast service. Our van was new and very clean. I would recommend them.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Van was great. Was all we needed and more. Fit all of us perfectCons:
Nothing. Worked out great10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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no line super nice check in guy upgraded car nice return gut - called me by name yes all good!!!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Easy airport access, fast check out with prepaid rental agreement. Fast check in when car was returned, both people were friendly and helpful.Cons:
Didn't know about all the toll roads in Orange County, wasn't sure how to pay them without toll booths anywhere- had to call Alamo and ask about them as we had already followed our GPS on the phones and used them multiple times that first day- would have preferred to know about them before hand.8.8 Very Good
Mar 2017
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Car wasn't quite full of gas7.6 Good
Mar 2017
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Counter agent was very pleasant and efficient. Good quality car - Toyota CamryCons:
The windows of car were a little dirty.Ace
3.9
Poor
58 reviewsCleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.8
Value for money
3.8
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Wait time3.6 Poor
Oct 2020
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The car was clean and comfortable.Cons:
The service could not have been worse. We waited over an hour before we had someone finally pick up the phone and send an airport van. On our return flight, we turned our car in at the appointed 4:00 time to find a note on the desk that said “please place the keys in the Dropbox. We had expected to get a ride to the airport, but that was not to be. We walked 20 minutes or so to the airport and barely made our flight. The communication with your renters needs some work.3.6 Poor
Feb 2020
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Nothing. Very unprofessional.Cons:
Sat and waited for an hour at the airport and the shuttle never showed up. Called 3 times, never answered. Took a $10 Uber to the office, and two young unprofessional girls were there. “I was at lunch”. After we took the car and got to the hotel, they call us and told us they left keys in our car so they came and met us and switched us cars. What a joke. The replacement car was a crappy, smoke smelling Kia Soul, nothing like the commercial with the hamsters. I had never seen a rental car in such bad condition.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Typically it is the lowest. For a reason. Even then I would not recommend renting from here.Cons:
The staff is untrained, unprofessional and many give you the attitude that they will probably steal your information. The prove of having insurance. In mist car rental agencies you just tell them the name is the insurance here you have to have a policy # and fill it out. Or they fir e you to buy insurance! Wtf!!! I’m getting the impression they are hiring the bottom feeders of tre employees with fishy background. All care more in their cell phone than try to help you to rent and leave the facility. I had a reservation d as Nd had to rebook at the car agency nearby. What a completely ware of time.2.8 Poor
Jan 2020
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Stop cheeting people with the small print ,getting customers offering unlimited miles3.2 Poor
Nov 2019
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Staff was helpful and professional.Cons:
The car was beat up, dirty on the exterior and had damage to the front, dings and dents, and windshield wipers that need to be replaced, making driving uncomfortable and dangerous.National
7.9
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Sixt
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Kyte
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Easirent
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Eagle Rent A Car
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4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
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3270 cherry ave.
+1 562 426 3100
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4100 E Donald Douglas Dr
+1 310 645 2015
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