Getting around West Hollywood can be convenient when you have a rental car since you'll have the flexibility to cruise around at your own pace. With a rental car from car rentals in West Hollywood, you can visit some of the quaint towns around the city. Ojai, which is about 79 miles away, is one of those small towns that you may want to visit to enjoy some good wine and hiking trails. If you love apples, consider driving about 86 miles away to Oak Glen town. You'll find several orchids where you can pick the apples for yourself in fall, and if you visit during winter, you'll get to enjoy some hot cider and a different vibe from a quaint town.
If you arrive at the Hollywood Burbank Airport, there is a Consolidated Rental Car facility that you'll find at the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center. To get to the Rental Car Counter, use the elevated walkway that's adjacent to the valet center just in front of the terminal. The facility has a wide array of rental car brands from Hertz to Budget, Avis, and Enterprise. If you arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport, you'll also find a Car Rental Counter within the airport. Walk outside baggage claim and proceed to the purple sign that reads "Rental Car Shuttles." There will be several shuttles arriving from rental car agencies within the airport, some of them including Budget, Avis, and Hertz.
In West Hollywood, pedestrians have the right of way whether on a marked crosswalk or not, so be wary of people crossing the street in front of cars. Be watchful, especially on Santa Monica Blvd, where there's an influx of people most of the time. Jaywalking is a significant reason for pedestrian accidents here.
West Hollywood traffic on freeways is usually more intense, approximately between 7am and 10am, then, later on, gets heavy in the evening from around 4pm to 7pm on weekdays. Santa Monica Blvd and Sunset Blvd can be congested during rush hours, which also applies to Sunset Blvd. Some intersections could take as many as four light cycles to get through, like Santa Monica Blvd and Sawtelle Blvd. Surface streets may also be congested during weekdays as early as 3pm when parents pick up their kids from school.
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Compact rental cars in West Hollywood are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Some car rental companies in West Hollywood which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Hertz and Thrifty
On average a hire car in West Hollywood costs C$ 96 per day.
The average gas price in West Hollywood is C$ 5.77 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 69 and C$ 92, depending on the car size.
Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in West Hollywood.
A Compact car rental in West Hollywood costs C$ 49 per day, on average.
In West Hollywood, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 2627 North Hollywood Way (12 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in West Hollywood costs C$ 673 per week (C$ 96 per day).
On average a rental car in West Hollywood costs C$ 2,886 per month (C$ 96 per day).
When it comes to choosing a car from West Hollywood car rentals, think in the lines of a full-size or premium car. If you're here on business, consider getting a luxury car. Of course, if you're vacationing with the kids or in a group, you can always get a minivan or SUV.
Once you pick up your preferred car from car rentals in West Hollywood, keep in mind that speed limits on Los Angeles highways stand at 65mph and unless otherwise posted, two-lane and divided highways get 55mph. Blind intersection and alleys get 15mph, while business and residential areas, playground areas, and school zones demand a limit of 25mph unless otherwise posted. West Hollywood has red light cameras scattered within the city, so you may get a ticket if you're not careful.
Parking spaces are plentiful in West Hollywood, you’ll find parking meters, parking garages, and parking lots in so many areas of the city. Parking meters charge approximately $2 per hour and operate Monday through Saturday. Some of the garages include City Hall automated garage on Sweetzer Ave that charges about $1 for 20min, Bonner Lot on Beverly Blvd that charges about $2 per hour for 2h and Hart Park on De Longpre Ave that offers free parking for a maximum of 2h.