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 Los Angeles to Phoenix
Los Angeles to Phoenix by car
Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Los Angeles to Phoenix route.
- 397 mi Driving distance
- 6h 55m Estimated drive time
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$41–$83
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 Los Angeles to Phoenix
See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.
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Small
Kia Rio or similar
From $44 per day
$133 for 3 days
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Medium
Nissan Versa or similar
From $27 per day
$80 for 3 days
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Large
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
From $27 per day
$81 for 3 days
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SUV
Volkswagen Taos or similar
From $29 per day
$87 for 3 days
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Luxury
BMW 5-Series or similar
From $89 per day
$267 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 Los Angeles to Phoenix
- 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, Medium had the lowest observed total at $80. Large was almost level at $81, while Small was substantially higher at $133, and SUV was $87. Open Medium before assuming a smaller cabin is cheaper.
- Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Los Angeles to Phoenix 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 LAX Rental Car Center desks and Los Angeles city branches, with Phoenix return options. Compare the combinations that fit your trip. One-way totals can differ by exact rental location.
- Check free-cancellation terms before choosing the lowest price. Confirm the deadline on the exact offer you book so a lower total does not lock you into an inflexible rate.
Tips for a one-way car rental from Los Angeles to Phoenix
For this 397 mi Los Angeles to Phoenix rental (about 6h 55m), check the LAX pickup process and the Phoenix time change before you leave.
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If collecting at LAX, check the current rental pickup process
LAWA is changing the LAX rental pickup process from March 2026. Confirm the current shuttle and garage steps on your voucher. Do not copy an older terminal map. On-airport companies and off-airport vans still use different collection points.
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Check Arizona conditions before the desert part of the drive
Check AZ511 before the desert stretch for heat, dust and monsoon warnings. Arizona uses Pull Aside, Stay Alive guidance if you have a breakdown. Do not stop in a travel lane. Confirm air conditioning works before you leave the LAX lot.
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If returning at Phoenix Sky Harbor, know the Rental Car Center setup
Sky Harbor rental returns use the Rental Car Center at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South. Use PHX Sky Train to reach it. The center is not at the passenger doors. Follow rental-return signs rather than ordinary terminal parking.
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Check the clock before a Phoenix return
Arizona stays on Mountain Standard Time and does not use daylight saving. Confirm the local time before a timed Phoenix return so you do not miss the desk. Do not copy a California clock from your phone without checking the zone.
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Confirm the exact Phoenix return branch and hours
A Sixt or other city desk is not the airport center. Confirm the street, hours and after-hours process on the voucher before you leave Los Angeles. After-hours drop-off is not available at every desk.
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Confirm the California to Arizona one-way booking conditions
California to Arizona one-way permission is a booking condition. Confirm the car may leave California and be returned in Phoenix 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 fits the trip
Choose a car you are comfortable driving on a long desert interstate. Confirm the transmission and cooling on the selected offer before you collect it. Do not treat any one size as universally best for this hop.
Los Angeles to Phoenix car rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Los Angeles to Phoenix.
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Medium cars start at $27 per day for Los Angeles to Phoenix. Medium undercuts Small by a wide margin here. Small starts at $44 per day, so open Medium before assuming a smaller cabin is cheaper on this interstate hop. Large sits close behind at $27 per day. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
Treatment varies by offer. A drop charge may already sit in the total or appear separately. Search Los Angeles and Phoenix as different locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms before you book.
Los Angeles and Phoenix are about 397 mi (639 km) apart by road, or around 6 hours 55 minutes east mainly on I-10. It is a medium-to-long interstate hop, so the daily rate and pickup location usually matter as much as the drive itself.
No toll roads are indicated on the calculated Los Angeles to Phoenix drive via I-10. Other routings can differ, so check your navigation before departure if you change the planned route.
Budget roughly $41–$83 for fuel on the Los Angeles to Phoenix drive.
Medium was cheapest at $27 per day, well below Small at $44 per day. Large is close at $27 per day, so cabin size barely moves the floor once you leave Small.
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