Long-term car rental in Los Angeles for foreign visitors (2026)
Updated October 30, 2026 · By Yaniv Segal, Los Angeles resident and founder of RentCarUSA
Short answer: A family sedan for 26 days in Los Angeles, including collision damage waiver, $300,000 liability, all taxes and fees, and unlimited miles, costs $858 ($33/day) with RentCarUSA. The same coverage booked directly on a major rental brand's site runs about $1,270 for a Corolla-size car, and buying the waivers at the counter pushes a small SUV above $1,900.
How much does a monthly car rental in Los Angeles cost?
A month-long rental in LA with full coverage costs about $800–1,200 for 26 days with us, and $1,250–2,000 booked directly with the same coverage, depending on the car class. Three things drive the price: where you pick up (branches reached by shuttle from LAX are usually cheaper than the airport counter), whether full coverage is really included, and your dates (most companies raise prices over Thanksgiving and Christmas).
| Class | Example | Seats | Per day | 26 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | $31 | $806 |
| Compact sedan | Ford Focus | 5 | $32 | $832 |
| Family sedan | Kia K4 | 5 | $33 | $858 |
| Large sedan | Kia K5 | 5 | $36 | $936 |
| Small SUV | Chevrolet Trax | 5 | $36 | $936 |
| Midsize SUV | Nissan Rogue | 5 | $37 | $962 |
| Minivan | Chrysler Pacifica | 7 | $44 | $1,144 |
| 7-seat SUV | Nissan Pathfinder | 7 | $46 | $1,196 |
RentCarUSA prices, pickup near LAX, full coverage and taxes included, same price on holidays.
Comparison: where is a monthly rental cheapest?
Checked October 26, 2026 for 26 days (Oct 30 to Nov 25), LAX, foreign driver over 25, full coverage:
| Option | Compact/midsize, 26 days | Full coverage included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RentCarUSA | $806–858 | Yes: damage waiver + $300k liability + taxes | Fixed price, Hebrew/English service |
| Direct with a US rental brand, non-US resident rate | about $1,277 | Damage waiver + liability + taxes | Corolla-size |
| Car only + damage waiver and liability bought at the counter | $1,900+ | Yes, about $41/day extra | Small SUV |
| Turo (private owners) | about $830–1,300 | Depends on host | Terms vary |
What should a long-term rental include?
- Collision/loss damage waiver (CDW/LDW), ideally with zero deductible.
- Third-party liability: California's legal minimum is low, so look for $300,000 or more.
- All taxes and fees: airport, tourism and sales tax add 20–30% to the base rate.
- Unlimited miles: a month in California easily means 3,000 miles.
What to bring to the counter
- Passport
- Valid driver's licence from your home country
- A credit card in the driver's name (debit cards and phone wallets are usually refused for the deposit)
FAQ
Can a tourist rent a car for a month in Los Angeles with a foreign licence?
Yes. Visitors can drive in California on a valid home-country licence. Bring it with your passport and a credit card in the driver's name.
What is the minimum age?
- Drivers aged 21–24 pay a daily surcharge, which we include in the quote.
Can I return the car at LAX?
Yes. Pickup is a short organised shuttle ride from the LAX terminal; return is at the terminal itself at no extra cost.
Do prices go up on holidays?
Not with us. The 26-day price is the same over Thanksgiving, Christmas and Passover.
Sources: RentCarUSA price checks on public booking sites, October 26–27, 2026. Prices change, so check your own dates. Get a quote.