Los Angeles Airport is often just referred to as LAX. It is the 6th busiest airport in the world with over 61 million passengers passing through it, every year. With car hire at Los Angeles Airport, it is an easy 26 km drive to downtown Los Angeles. At the entrance to the airport, you will see the iconic LAX sign and the Theme Building, which resembles a spaceship.
Los Angeles Airport has 9 terminals arranged in a horseshoe shape which are connected by shuttle bus service. There are numerous facilities at the airport including a medical centre and art displays. If you are travelling business or first class, there are 17 lounges for you to relax in, before your flight. Currency Exchange Bureaus and ATMs are available for all your money services and if you want to check your email, there is Wi-Fi access. For all your shopping needs, there are over 45 shops including the Luggage Store and See’s Candles. You can buy souvenirs at I Love LA or travel gadgets at Brookstone and for last minute snack and newspapers, head for Hudson’s News. If you feel hungry, there are over 60 eateries to choose from including Wolfgang Puck Express or California Pizza Kitchen. You can eat Japanese food at Sushi Boy or have fine dining at Encounter Restaurant.
Los Angeles is the largest city in California and often nicknamed the ‘City of Angels’. It is not only a huge business centre but is famous for its entertainment industry. You have to visit the Walk of Fame, where all the star’s footprints and handprints have been set into the pavement and of course, the iconic Graumann’s Chinese Theatre. Take a tour of the famous Kodak Theatre and see what goes on backstage during the Oscars. Head up to the sprawling Griffith Park to get views of the Hollywood sign and take a stroll through the pretty park at Mulholland Drive. Surf, swim and sunbathe at Santa Monica Beach or window shop in Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue. For a little culture, head for the Getty Center, the largest and best museum in the world and visit the Museum of Contemporary Art too. Just for fun, enjoy the theme parks at Disneyland and Universal Studios. Out and about with car hire in Los Angeles, visit the city of San Diego with its famous zoo and hit the upscale beach resorts of Orange County.
