Los Angeles International Airport LAX
Los Angeles, CA
Rental building: LAX Rental Car Center (RCC, also called ConRAC) - one building for the major companies, about 2.5 miles from the terminals. Fully open since 11 March 2026.
5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Getting there from your terminal
From baggage claim go outside on the Lower/Arrivals Level and wait on the island under the purple 'Rental Car Shuttles' sign. Take the courtesy shuttle to the Rental Car Center. One guide says any major brand's bus goes to the same building, so there is no need to wait for your own brand.
Same - shuttles stop at every terminal, including Tom Bradley International.
Good to know: Changing soon: a new airport train is due to replace the rental shuttles. Its opening date was not confirmed when we last checked, so follow the signs on the day.
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) - 5th floor | Open 24 hours, every day |
| NationalTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Reported 24 hours |
| AlamoTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Reported 24 hours |
| HertzTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Not listed yet |
| DollarTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Reported 24 hours |
| ThriftyTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Reported 24 hours |
| AvisConfirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Open 24 hours, every day |
| BudgetTo be confirmedLAX Rental Car Center (RCC) | Open 24 hours, every day |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Backup if your counter is closed or sold out
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
| Nearby branch | Hours and how to get there |
|---|
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - Inglewood (Bellanca Ave), 8734 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | Not listed yetAbout 1 mile (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - Inglewood South, 4246 W Century Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90304 | Not listed yetAbout 1-2 miles east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - El Segundo, 310 E Grand Ave, Ste 103, El Segundo, CA 90245 | Not listed yetAbout 3-4 miles south (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| AvisConfirmedAvis - Inglewood, 636 S La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301 | Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm; Sat 8 am-1 pm; Sun 9 am-12 pmAbout 3 miles east of the Rental Car Center (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. Avis lists 'free pickup' for this branch - ask when calling. |
| AvisConfirmedAvis - Hawthorne, 3145 W Rosecrans Ave (west of Crenshaw Blvd), Hawthorne, CA 90250 | Not listed yetAbout 5-6 miles south-east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
- Budget: no branch of its own nearby. Try the Avis backup listed here (same parent company).
Need a car at LAX airport?
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How do I return my rental car at LAX?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: LAX Rental Car Center (RCC, also called ConRAC) - one building for the major companies, about 2.5 miles from the terminals. Fully open since 11 March 2026.
Return address: 5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Local tips for LAX
- LAX is moving its rental cars into a new central building. Check which pickup point your company uses before you land.
Tips without a label are from the airport's own website, checked October 2026. "Travellers suggest" tips come from travel forums and aren't checked.
Common problems at LAX
Tolls: Parts of Southern California use toll roads and express lanes, so check how your company bills tolls before you use them.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Arriving by train instead? See rental cars near Los Angeles Union Station.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at Los Angeles airport?
Rental counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): LAX Rental Car Center (RCC, also called ConRAC) - one building for the major companies, about 2.5 miles from the terminals. Fully open since 11 March 2026. Address: 5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
How do I get to the rental car counters at LAX?
From baggage claim go outside on the Lower/Arrivals Level and wait on the island under the purple 'Rental Car Shuttles' sign. Take the courtesy shuttle to the Rental Car Center. One guide says any major brand's bus goes to the same building, so there is no need to wait for your own brand.
How do I return my rental car at LAX?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: LAX Rental Car Center (RCC, also called ConRAC) - one building for the major companies, about 2.5 miles from the terminals. Fully open since 11 March 2026. The address is 5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at LAX?
On-airport companies include Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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