Car Rental in Gardena

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  • 9.3 top rated · National

A rental car here costs $165 a day on average, about $1 159 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $184 a day. Mex is the cheapest for a small car, about $46 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 8 · Shuttle bus (paid): 1
  • Free cancellation: 14 of 15
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • +9

Where to pick up in Gardena

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Los Angeles Airport Blvd · 10 km City office 15 $33 18 min
Los Angeles Hilton Hotel Lax · 9 km City office 4 $60 16 min

Nearby, 11–46 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Los Angeles Airport · 11 km Airport 21 $28 14 min
Los Angeles Downtown · 16 km City office 2 $113 16 min
Long Beach Airport · 17 km Airport 7 $59 19 min
Los Angeles Venice Beach · 18 km City office 1 $47 17 min
Los Angeles 3412 W Pico Blvd · 18 km City office 2 $42 17 min
Los Angeles 530 S.olive Street-Pkg Level 1 · 19 km City office 5 $99 17 min
Los Angeles Downtown · 19 km City office 4 $54 18 min
Los Angeles Union Station · 20 km City office 4 $60 17 min
Los Angeles Crowne Plaza · 20 km City office 3 $114 16 min
Santa Monica Central · 22 km City office 2 $53 14 min
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Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Santa Monica 718 Wilshire Blvd. · 23 km City office 1 $43 16 min
Hollywood · 24 km City office 2 $125 19 min
Fullerton 729 W Commonwealth Ave · 34 km City office 1 $80 21 min
Burbank Airport · 34 km Airport 11 $40 15 min
West Anaheim Downtown · 35 km City office 3 $32 15 min
Fullerton · 36 km City office 1 $79 23 min
Anaheim Disneyland Ca · 37 km City office 2 $79 22 min
Anaheim 231 W Katella Ave · 38 km City office 3 $104 21 min
Woodland Hills · 41 km City office 1 $50 14 min
Orange County · 46 km City office 11 $45 22 min

Car rental prices in Gardena by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Chevrolet Spark, Toyota Yaris, Mitsubishi Mirage 14 $45 $80
Compact Nissan Versa, Ford Focus, Kia Niro Electric 15 $46 $80
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius Hybrid 15 $49 $84
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion 13 $50 $93
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Infiniti Q50 10 $59 $96
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Mini Countryman 11 $60 $105
Medium SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Rav4, Jeep Compass 14 $65 $99
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer 13 $100 $173
SUV Chevrolet Bolt ELECTRIC, Ford Flex 4 $53
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 10 $83 $129
12-passenger van Ford E350, Ford Transit Passengervan 4 $173
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express, Ford Transit, Ford Transit Passengervan 6 $160
Luxury Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger RT, Audi A4 7 $93 $122
Premium BMW 5 Series, Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima 9 $62 $120
Exotic Chevrolet Corvette 1 $273
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, BMW 8 Series Convertible 10 $111 $136
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 9 $70 $100
Large truck Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Silverado 4 $154

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Hyundai Accent rental car in Gardena Mex

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Gardena Ace

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Gardena Economy

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Gardena Mex

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $46/day
Hyundai Venue rental car in Gardena Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day
Kia Soul rental car in Gardena Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $59/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car in Gardena Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $65/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Gardena Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $78/day

Car rental companies in Gardena

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

National

Free shuttle bus 14 min wait Credit card only
9.3
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $80/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.3 Cleanliness 9.5 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, 90045, CA
8336792048

Alamo

Free shuttle bus 28 min wait Credit card only
9.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $95/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.9 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Free additional driver
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, 90045, CA
8336792049

Enterprise

Free shuttle bus 32 min wait Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $79/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 9.0 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.1 Drop-off process 9.4

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, 90045, CA
8336792047

Hertz

18 min wait Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $84/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5855 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca, 90045, CA
3102126019

Avis

18 min wait Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $75/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
636 South La Brea Avenue, Inglewood, 90301, CA
310-256-2242

Thrifty

15 min wait Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $78/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Los Angeles Hilton Hotel Lax
140 East Tamarack Avenue, Inglewood, CA, United States, 90301
(310) 263-4884

Dollar

16 min wait Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $78/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Los Angeles Hilton Hotel Lax
5855 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90045
(310) 212-6019

Sixt

Free shuttle bus Daily 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.8
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $60/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 8.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Los Angeles Hilton Hotel Lax
9000 Bellanca Ave, Los Angeles, 90045-4708, CA
+1-8887498227

Budget

Free shuttle bus 9 min wait Credit card only
7.7
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $59/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 8.0 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5251 W 98th Street Los Angeles International Apo, Los Angeles, 90045, CA
310-642-4500

Europcar

11 min wait Credit card only
7.5
Very good 250+ reviews
from $175/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.1 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar at Los Angeles Hilton Hotel Lax
Please Go To Fox Counter 5500 W Century Blvd, 5500 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, 90045, CA
1 323 6739084

Fox

Free shuttle bus 20 min wait Credit card only
7.4
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $154/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.3 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.4 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 7.6

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Fox at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5500 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, CA
8558494201 / (323)673-9084

Green Motion

Shuttle bus (paid) Daily 07:00–19:59 26 min wait Credit card only
6.5
Good 500+ reviews
from $120/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.2 Cleanliness 8.2 Service at the rental desk 6.1 Pick-up process 5.5 Drop-off process 7.7

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Office

Green Motion at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
5301 W. 104th St, Los Angeles, CA 90045, CA
424-750-0030 or 866-597-4554

Economy

Free shuttle bus 21 min wait Credit card only
6.2
Good 250+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 5.7 Cleanliness 6.2 Service at the rental desk 6.9 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 6.5

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $125

Office

Economy at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
10209 S La Cienaga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90045
424 239 5099

Ace

Free shuttle bus 9 min wait Credit card only
4.3
Poor 2000+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 4.1 Cleanliness 5.1 Service at the rental desk 3.3 Pick-up process 3.4 Drop-off process 5.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Ace at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
Los Angeles, California(CA), United States, 90045

Mex

20 min wait Credit card only
4.1
Poor 100+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 2.2 Cleanliness 6.3 Service at the rental desk 3.9 Pick-up process 2.5 Drop-off process 5.7

Included in the price

  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Half to half
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Mex at Los Angeles Airport Blvd
10209 S la Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90045
(424) 239-5099

Rental conditions in Gardena

Based on 15 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Debit card Not accepted by any of the 15 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 15 of 15 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 13 suppliers that list a mileage policy. The other 2 do not list one.
Fuel policy Full to full (9 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier), Half to half (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Hyundai Ioniq 6, Kia Niro Electric, Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD and Ford Mustang Mach-E, from $65 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 14 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Economy $125.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (9 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (3 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
Free additional driver Alamo and Enterprise
Extras GPS (10 suppliers), Infant seat (10 suppliers), Child seat (10 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Free additional driver (2 suppliers)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Gardena: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 9 min at Budget to 32 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Mex is the cheapest at about $46 a day and is rated 4.1 out of 10. National is rated 9.3 and costs about $81.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 13 suppliers that list a mileage policy. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, Ukraine and Germany. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Gardena: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Gardena?

Car rental in Gardena starts from $45 per day, and the average price is $165 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $496 for a 3-day weekend and $1 159 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Gardena?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Gardena over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $184 per day
  • Van: $160 per day
  • Convertible: $239 per day
  • Economy: $134 per day
  • Standard: $127 per day
  • Compact: $121 per day
  • Luxury: $183 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Gardena?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Gardena over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $194 per day
  • Dollar
  • Avis, average price $114 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Gardena?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Gardena are:
  • National: rated 9.3/10 by 500+ customers, average price $115 per day
  • Alamo: rated 9.2/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $123 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 9.1/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $113 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Gardena?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Gardena are:
  • Mex: about $46 per day
  • Ace: about $47 per day
  • Economy: about $47 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Gardena?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: National, Alamo and Enterprise
  • Shuttle bus for a small fee: Green Motion
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Gardena and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Gardena?

The minimum age to rent a car in Gardena is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Gardena with a debit card?

Rental companies in Gardena typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Gardena: Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Gardena offer unlimited mileage?

12 rental companies in Gardena include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them National, Alamo and Enterprise. Sixt offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Gardena?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Gardena are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by National, Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Budget and Green Motion.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Europcar.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Gardena?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Gardena include Thrifty, Budget and Avis. The cheapest is Thrifty, from $53 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Gardena?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Gardena Alamo and Enterprise include an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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