Los Angeles Car Hire

Nobody walks in LA. In "la la land" a car is a necessity, not a luxury. Renting a car in LA allows you to see all of the city's sights, soak up the unique atmosphere and shop 'til you drop. The following is a guide to LA and the best way to spend your time here.

LAX Mini Guide:

Los Angeles International Airport is located 24km to the southwest of Los Angeles. The airport offers a good range of passenger services and facilities including shops, restaurants and banking facilities.

Things To See/Do in LA:

Think LA and Hollywood is one of the first places that springs to mind. 'Hollyweird' may be a more accurate description of the town where everything is bigger and better-from the 50ft high white letters welcoming visitors, to the mile-long 'walk of fame' that invites you to follow in the footsteps of glittering movie stars. Having caught the stardust in the air, you'll be eager to make your way to West Hollywood to check out the homes of the rich and famous. After all that stargazing, a bit of R n R is called for. A trip to the beach is a must. Take your pick from the miles upon miles of sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Malibu is one of the most popular beachside resorts for celebrities looking for peace and tranquillity. If you're looking to get some retail therapy while you're out and about, you'll find Third Street promenade offers a lively pedestrian mall, brimming with buskers and street artists. For more of the same, get yourself down to Venice Beach. Here you'll discover the clichéd images of the city in all their glory. Jugglers, artists, musicians and joggers are all to be found, as well as roller-bladers, cruising their way to Muscle Beach, the home of the world's most famous outdoor gym.

Eating Out in LA:

LA boasts fantastic choice in terms of restaurants. With LA car hire, you're free to drive from eatery to eatery, checking out the best menus along the way. Whether you're craving elegant French cuisine, tasty Italian or good old-fashioned American fast food, you'll be spoilt for choice when hunger strikes in this city.

Day Trips/Events in LA:

Los Angeles s a fantastic base from which to explore America's west coast. Feeling a bit down in the mouth? Pack up the car and take a drive to "The Happiest Place on Earth", aka-Disneyland. Disneyland isn't the only theme park worth visiting though. One of Los Angeles' most popular attractions is Universal Studios, where'll find yourself transported to real-life film sets and colourful back-drops.

Los Angeles plays host to some of the world's most colourful and exciting events. The city's New Year's Day parade features a fantastic spectacle of marching bands and flower powered floats. September's Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival is one for the foodies, offering live entertainment and fun lobster-themed events. It may be Mexico's National holiday, but Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with a bang in Los Angeles. The day marks the Mexican victory over the French in the battle of Puebla in 1862. Traditional dancing and merriment is to be found at special venues all over the city.