Long Beach

Cheap Car Rentals in Long Beach from $18

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Long Beach with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Long Beach car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Long Beach. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 19, 2024.

Most popular company

TURO

Price of gas per gallon

$3.41

Average price per day

$41

Cheapest price per day

$18

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Long Beach?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Long Beach and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on December 19, 2024.

January

$47

February

$58

March

$58

April

$56

May

$56

June

$52

July

$63

August

$61

September

$56

October

$57

November

$59

December

$56

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Long Beach is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Long Beach

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Long Beach to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 19, 2024.

Small cars

$44 - $64

All Car Types

$57 - $75

To rent a small car in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $52/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Long Beach, the United States (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$64/day). In fact, May is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $53/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Long Beach, the United States (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$68/day). In fact, September is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a medium car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $75/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Long Beach, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$87/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a large car is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $62/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Long Beach, the United States (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$71/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a SUV saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $108/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Long Beach, the United States (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$137/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a van is 40% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $33/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Long Beach, the United States (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$78/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a pickup truck saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $76/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Long Beach, the United States (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$86/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a luxury car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Long Beach luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Long Beach, the United States, you would pay an average price of $95/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Long Beach, the United States (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$115/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Long Beach. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Long Beach, renting a convertible is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Nissan Versa Note$28/day
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Nissan Versa Note
Chevrolet Spark$32/day
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Chevrolet Spark

Top rental agencies in Long Beach

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Long Beach known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Long Beach. Reviews were last updated on December 19, 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Long Beach, such as Hertz, Budget and Sixt. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

7.4
Good
31 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
55 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
18 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Avis

6.2
Okay
27 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

Airport Van

1 location

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

4.8

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.4

Best Long Beach car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Long Beach. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Long Beach with an average daily rate of $39. Data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in Long Beach we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Hyundai Avante$24/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Avante
Hyundai Venue$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue
Nissan Sentra$31/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Long Beach, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 19, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Long Beach?

    Renters must be at least 21 years of age, have an active driver’s license and credit card. Temporary license holders and EU citizens can hire car rentals in Long Beach provided their drivers licenses are current. Foreigners with non-English licenses must accompany it with an International Driver’s License, a government-issued ID like a passport, and proof of returning to their country of origin.

  • What are the rules for driving in Long Beach?

    Long Beach is an official Washington state highway with a speed limit of 25 mph. You risk fines or prosecution if caught driving car rentals in Long Beach without seatbelts or with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 0.08%. It’s important to check with the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles on current traffic rules and regulations before driving cheap car rentals in Long Beach. Confirm with your chosen car rental locations in Long Beach about providing child safety seats because by law, children under eight years must be restrained in age and weight-appropriate booster seats.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Long Beach?

    The best way to enjoy cruising along the long stretch of beach is in a 4x4 Mid-Size SUV as they can handle beach driving through the rocky headlands. Four-wheel drive comes highly recommended as you will get better traction in areas where the sand is wet or damp. Economy car rentals, compacts, and luxury car rentals in Long Beach will do just fine if you are planning on doing a lot of city driving.

  • What are the best places to park in Long Beach?

    If you’re not using your hotel's on-site parking or the long-term bays at Long Beach airport, you can find several parking garages and on-street parking including waterfront lots and parking structures along Long Beach. The most popular Long Beach waterfront parking includes the Queen Mary Lot, Pike Parking Garage, LB Convention Center Parking Garage, and Aquarium/Queensway Bat Parking Garage. You can also park car rentals in Long Beach's downtown parking zones at the Civic Center, 100 W. Broadway Garage, and City Place A to C, especially for those looking for long-term, indoor, and self-park parking spots.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Long Beach?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $41/day when booking a rental car in Long Beach. The best deal a user found was for $16/day from Zezgo, booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Long Beach?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Long Beach from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($24/day), Budget ($28/day), and Hertz ($30/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Long Beach?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Sixt (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Long Beach.

  • What are gas prices like in Long Beach?

    The average gas price in Long Beach is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Long Beach for a week from Turo?

    Turo is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in Long Beach. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $351 per week.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Long Beach for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Long Beach it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 49%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Long Beach?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Long Beach. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Long Beach for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Long Beach can be found for about $1,504, with the average price for a rental being around $50 a day. Book with Zezgo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 84% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Long Beach.

  • How much is a car rental in Long Beach for a weekend?

    For a weekend car rental in Long Beach, you can expect the average price to be around $74. Usually a Intermediate rental in Long Beach is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Intermediate for January, it will cost approximately $71 per day.

  • What car do most people rent in Long Beach?

    The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Standard (Class Standard Car) in Long Beach, making it the most popular option.

Small car rentals in Long Beach

Find small car rental deals in Long Beach from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Long Beach cost an average of $33 per day. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
Hyundai i10$18/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$18/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$18/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car rentals in Long Beach

Find luxury car rental deals in Long Beach from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Long Beach cost an average of $44 per day. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in Long Beach. Check back soon for more options if you're not finding the right car rental for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class$43/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Audi A4$43/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Chrysler 300$43/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300

Van rentals in Long Beach

Find van rental deals in Long Beach from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Long Beach cost an average of $42 per day. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the Long Beach area at the moment. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Dodge Grand Caravan$40/day
5
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A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Kia Sedona$40/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Sedona
Toyota Sienna$44/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in Long Beach

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Long Beach. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Long Beach. Deals were last updated on December 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Long Beach. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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