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Lake Forest car rental information
| Pick-up location | Lake Forest |
|---|---|
| Car types | |
| Rental locations | 4 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
Cheap car rentals in Lake Forest
| Mini |
| Economy |
| Compact |
| Intermediate |
| Standard |
| Full-size |
| Luxury |
| Minivan |
| Passenger Van |
| SUV |
| Commercial |
| Pick-up truck |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Lake Forest
- Looking to catch a glimpse of the best destinations around Lake Forest? Car rentals in Lake Forest offer a more convenient and reliable way to travel around the city and its surrounding at your pace. As you can imagine, public transport coverage around the city like bus, train and Amtrak have limited routes. Moreover, some routes do not operate during weekends, making Lake Forest Car rentals the only option. With your rental car, you can get around comfortably and faster when exploring the urban attractions as well as the wilderness of Saddleback Valley. Drive to Heritage Hill Historic Park and travel back in time to the era of the Mexican Rancho. Or, take a two-minute drive via Lake Forest Drive and Serrano Road to Serrano Creek Community Park. This park is located approximately 1 mile from Lake Forest City center.
- Visitors to Lake Forest will most likely fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Lake Forest is located approximately 52 miles from LAX. LAX has several car rental companies within the airport where agencies like Hertz, National, Budget, Enterprise and Alamo provide premium car rental services. You can find the car rental agencies’ desks a short walk from the arrivals. Still a few providers like Budget provide shuttle services from the arrivals terminals to the pick-up points.
- Driving around Lake Forest requires a great deal of care. Obviously, drunk driving or operating a mobile device is illegal while driving around the city just as they are in the rest of the state, so you better avoid these. Driving through Alder Drive and Aliso Park Road can be particularly challenging to visitors. Fortunately, you can customize your car rentals in Lake Forest with a GPS to help you smoothly find your way around the city center. Being a small city, you will certainly encounter many pedestrians and cyclists on the roads.
- Lake Forest might not be as densely populated as big cities like Los Angeles. However, it is not uncommon for some streets to be heavily congested, especially during peak hours. These are usually between 7 am and 9 am and from 5 pm to around 7 pm when most people are either driving to or from work. Specifically, you want to avoid Canada Road and Lake Forest Road during rush hours.
- Book your rental car in Lake Forest at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Lake Forest
How much is gas price in Lake Forest?
The average gas price in Lake Forest is C$ 5.31 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Lake Forest?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lake Forest.
How can I find car rentals near me in Lake Forest?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Lake Forest?
An Intermediate car rental in Lake Forest costs C$ 70 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Lake Forest?
Opting for a compact car rental in Lake Forest makes perfect sense if you plan on staying within the city center. With your compact rental car, you can easily squeeze into the few parking centers available within the city center. Compact cars are also ideal for driving through some of the narrow streets in Lake Forest. However, if you plan of traveling beyond the city center, then you are better off going for an economy rental. And if you are coming to Lake Forest with a family or a group of friends, then you are better off renting an SUV or a van that has a greater capacity.
What’s the speed limit in Lake Forest?
The speed limit in Lake Forest varies. If you are driving around residential areas, schools and commercial streets, then be sure to keep your speed limit at 20mph or less. Once you get to the major streets, then you can drive at 30mph. The speed limits on expressways and interstates are 60mph. Even if you cannot see a speed sign, be sure to observe these speed limits. After all, the last thing you want is to be pulled over and ticketed for speeding. All in all, be sure to maintain a safe speed, especially if you are driving on wet roads or at night.
Where are the best places to park in Lake Forest?
Finding parking in Lake Forest city center is difficult thanks to the limited number of available slots. That said, you can find budget-friendly parking lots like Refinery Parking Lot, Lower Parking Lot and Aliso Creek Parking Lot. Still, you can get hourly parking lots downtown at around $2 per hour. Nature Park and Meadowood Park parking lots are located outside the city center and are equally pocket-friendly.
Lake Forest car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.9
Very good
25 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.0
5 locations in Lake Forest
Locations in Lake Forest
20671 Lake Forest
+1 949 859 0693
23591 Rockfield Blvd
+1 949 855 2966
23682 Via Fabricante
+1 949 380 0330
24401 Ridge Route, 109a
+1 949 830 7221
9881 Research Dr
+1 949 753 0149
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
Cons:
Nothing. It was all good5.2 Fair
Jul. 2020
Pros:
I liked how easy it was to drop offCons:
Not paying twice for the same rental. And a better car that wasn’t broken9.6 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
Pros:
Easiest rental process I’ve ever had! Quick in and quick out!10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2019
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The staff was friendly and accommodatingCons:
Everything was excellent10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2017
Pros:
nice serviceBudget
8.8
Very good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.8
One location in Lake Forest
Locations in Lake Forest
22722 Centre Drive Suite D
+1 949 595 0062
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
Avis
4.8
Mediocre
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Lake Forest
Locations in Lake Forest
22722 Centre Drive Suite D
+1 949 461 0944
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4.8 Mediocre
Jan. 2020
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Customer service aspects2.0 Poor
Apr. 2017
Pros:
Car performance was as describedCons:
Customer service was terrible from picking up car, to drop off and customer service call center in dealing with invoice issuesHertz
No score available yet
3 locations in Lake Forest
Locations in Lake Forest
24001 Via Fabricante Ste 1001
+1 949 472 4290
51 Auto Center Drive Ste A-4
+1 949 470 6016
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2.0 Poor
Dec. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Pro master is very roomt.10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
Pros:
Professional staff; quick and easy pick up & drop off.Cons:
N/A9.6 Wonderful
Apr. 2019
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Staff was super friendly! Anthony was super helpful and patient when picking up the car.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2019
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The staff were very kind and helpful. They made it a very smooth and pleasant experience.Cons:
Everything was perfect. Thank you!10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
Pros:
very friendly front desk employees very happy with the serviceCar rental locations in or near Lake Forest
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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