One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.
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One-way car rental from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Las Vegas to Los Angeles by car
Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Las Vegas to Los Angeles route.
- 291 mi Driving distance
- 5h 15m Estimated drive time
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$30–$61
Estimated fuel cost
Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
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No tolls indicated
Road charges
This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.
Car rental prices from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.
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Small
Chevrolet Spark or similar
From $97 per day
$290 for 3 days
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Medium
Ford Focus or similar
From $97 per day
$290 for 3 days
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Large
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
From $103 per day
$310 for 3 days
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SUV
Chevrolet Trax or similar
From $108 per day
$325 for 3 days
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Luxury
Genesis G70 or similar
From $130 per day
$390 for 3 days
Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.
How to save on a one-way car rental from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
- Compare more than one car category. In the three-day sample search, Small and Medium tied for the lowest observed total at $290. Large was $310 and SUV $325, so cabin size did not change the floor price in that sample.
- Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Las Vegas to Los Angeles can depend on the booking conditions and the exact pickup and return locations.
- Compare practical pickup and return locations. Stored offers for this route included Harry Reid Airport Rent-A-Car Center desks and Las Vegas city branches, with Los Angeles return options. Compare the combinations that fit your trip. One-way totals can differ by exact rental location.
- Include the fuel estimate when you compare overall trip cost. The stored route estimate is about $30–$61 for the 291 mi drive. Add that to the rental total instead of judging offers by the booking price alone.
Tips for a one-way car rental from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
For this 291 mi Las Vegas to Los Angeles rental (about 5h 15m), check the Harry Reid pickup and the desert run before you leave.
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If collecting at Harry Reid Airport, know where the rental cars are
Harry Reid Airport uses a separate Rent-A-Car Center at 7135 Gilespie Street. Take the marked Rental Car Shuttle from the terminal. The shuttle, not a walk from baggage claim, is how you reach the desks. Confirm the current shuttle stop on your voucher before you leave arrivals.
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Check I-15 conditions before leaving
The usual run follows I-15 through Cajon Pass. Check Nevada 511 and Caltrans QuickMap for closures, wind and delays before you leave Las Vegas. The published 5h 15m time is an estimate, not a guaranteed arrival.
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Take desert heat seriously in summer
Cabin air conditioning matters on this summer desert drive. Confirm it works before you leave the lot. Carry water, and do not assume a short stop fixes an overheating car. If the cooling fails, return to a staffed desk rather than continuing toward the pass.
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If returning at LAX, check the current Rental Car Center process
LAWA is changing the LAX Rental Car Center process from March 2026. Confirm the current shuttle and return steps on your voucher. Do not copy an older pickup map. On-airport companies and off-airport vans still use different collection points.
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Confirm the exact Los Angeles return branch
Los Angeles returns are not one garage. Confirm the street, opening hours and after-hours box on the Hertz or other voucher. A city desk is not LAX. After-hours drop-off is not available at every branch.
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Confirm the interstate one-way booking conditions
Nevada to California one-way permission is a booking condition. Confirm the car may leave Nevada and be returned in Los Angeles on the exact voucher. Crossing the state line without that permission is not a local desk decision.
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Choose a car that suits the trip
Pick a car you are comfortable driving on a long interstate run. Check the transmission, seating and luggage space on the selected offer before you collect it. Do not treat any one size as universally best for this desert hop.
Las Vegas to Los Angeles car rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
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Small and Medium cars both start at $97 per day for Las Vegas to Los Angeles, so cabin size barely moves the daily rate on this interstate hop. Large starts at $103 per day if you need more space. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
It depends on the offer. A drop charge may already be inside the total or listed separately. Search Las Vegas and Los Angeles as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before booking.
Las Vegas and Los Angeles are about 291 mi (468 km) apart by road, or around 5 hours 15 minutes mainly south on I-15. It is a medium interstate hop, so the daily rate and vehicle category usually matter more than multi-stop planning.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Las Vegas to Los Angeles drive via I-15. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.
Budget roughly $30–$61 for fuel on the Las Vegas to Los Angeles drive.
Small and Medium share the lowest floor at $97 per day. On Las Vegas to Los Angeles, opening either tier first is fine. Size choice barely moves the starting daily rate.
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