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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Van Nuys
- Car rentals in Van Nuys offer travelers intending to explore the city the best means of transportation which is both convenient and affordable. Whether you need a car for a short time or an entire week, Van Nuys has a number of car rental agencies that can provide you with rental cars. With rental cars, campers can visit South Fork Campground- Sequoia National Park about 150 miles north of Van Nuys ideal for those who want to experience the wonders of nature. State parks you can explore are Mountain Home State Forest about 141 miles north of the city and Joshua Tree National Park approximately 122 miles east of Van Nuys.
- There are four main airports from which you can access car rentals in Van Nuys. These include Lost Angeles Airport where you will find the car rental counters in the North Terminal, the South West Terminal, the Central Terminal, and the West Terminal. Travelers landing at Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport can proceed to the South Terminal to access Van Nuys car rentals. If you arrive at Ontario International Airport, you can access counters from the Main Terminal. Travelers flying into Burbank Bob Hope Airport will have to go to the offsite counters of Drive-A-Matic Rent a Car Van Nuys Branch located at 2450 South San Fernando Road, Suite F.
- Driving in Van Nuys is an adventure, and the roads are easy to maneuver. In Van Nuys, just like other cities in the country, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections. For example, in case you are driving and see someone crossing the street, you must stop and let that person cross safely. At intersections and crosswalks, there are signs indicating the direction of traffic flow. In case you are facing a fork in the road, use your left- or right-hand turn signal to indicate your movement. When driving behind a school bus, keep a distance of at least 20 feet and stop when it stops.
- Traffic is a big challenge for those with car rentals in Van Nuys. The morning rush hours start at around 6:00 am and end at around 9:00 am. The evening rush hours start at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. The main roads which experience heavy congestion are Vanowen Street, Sepulveda Boulevard, Roscoe Boulevard, Slauson Avenue, the intersection of Sherman Way, and the freeway system. Avoid these roads during the morning and evening rush hours.
- Book your car hire in Van Nuys at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Premium car hire in Van Nuys are around 35% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire in Van Nuys
How much is the price of fuel in Van Nuys?
The average price of fuel in Van Nuys is £3.10 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £50, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Van Nuys?
Premium (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Van Nuys.
How can I find car hires near me in Van Nuys?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Premium car hire cost in Van Nuys?
A Premium car hire in Van Nuys costs £30 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Van Nuys?
An Intermediate car hire in Van Nuys costs £32 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Van Nuys?
An Economy car hire in Van Nuys costs £37 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Van Nuys?
Most car hire providers in Van Nuys offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Van Nuys, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Van Nuys?
Economy cars are recommended and available from the car rentals in Van Nuys. This is the most used car in this city since it is economical and cheap to rent. Economy cars feature automatic transmissions and are ideal for exploring the city. They offer great fuel economy and are easy to park in parking lots with small parking spaces.
What’s the speed limit in Van Nuys?
When overtaking streetcars, trolleys or buses stooped by law enforcement at an intersection, you must go at a maximum speed of 10 mph. School zones, and residential and business districts have a top speed limit of 25 mph whereas the maximum speed limit for blind intersections and alleys is 15 mph. You can go up to 55 mph on two-lane undivided highways and 65 mph on most divided highways.
Where are the best places to park in Van Nuys?
Parking in Van Nuys is limited so you have to park your car in parking lots that are strategically located. There are plenty of public parking lots in the city which include, Van Nuys Parking Lot on 14117 Aetna St, Premium Parking Lot on 5711 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys Court Parking garage on 6170 Sylmar Ave, Friar & Sylmar Parking Garage on 14401 Friar St and Sherman Oaks Garage on 15350 Sherman Way.
Van Nuys car hire reviews and directory
Hertz
6.4
Okay
37 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.1
2 locations in Van Nuys
Locations in Van Nuys
5800 Van Nuys Blvd
+1 818 989 1620
7155 Valjean
+1 818 989 1620
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Pros:
My personal car got hit infront of my house as I slept. Went to my neighborhood Hertz after getting a deal on Kayak. Lastminute, they had just one car, a Toyota Camry. The car was very low to the ground. As I drove away, I heard a continual scrapping noise. Called back to the Hertz, telling them about the safety issue of the car, and wanted to exchange, but no Hertz location within a 20 mile radius of my home had a car to exchange. Drove to work and back once, but nothing more. Day 2 nothing available after calling 3 times, day 3 nothing available. Did not drive the car. Day 4, upon the advice of another Hertz location agent, told to call Hertz Roadside assistance. Maybe they could help me. Took most of the day to sit thru the automated system, and leave a message for a return call (thank goodness I wasn’t in a dangerous emergency) and finally got a call back several hours later. Roadside agent on phone was extremely helpful and understanding. She got a time for the rental car to be towed to LAX airport 30 miles away AND a Lyft driver to take me to LAX to exchange the car. Wow! AAA tow truck driver was supposed to arrive in just 45 minutes, but finally arrived almost 5 hours later at 9:20 pm !!! When the Camry got lifted up by the tow truck, you could see what I would call a “spoiler” on the bottom of the car, protecting the engine, dragging fully on the ground, barely holding on. I was right for not driving the car for several days, and the car should never of been rented to me. What a day, what an experience, I was done for the night! The given Lyft code said it was good till 6 pm the next day sp I went to bed. Next morning, I wake up, and the Lyft code I was given was suddenly expired and no longer on my phone... SO, I had to start the process ALL OVER AGAIN and call roadside assistance, suffer thru the extensive automated system that doesn’t understand the simple words NO and YES, wait to leave a message, wait a long time to recieve a callback. Wait wait wait, keeping my local Hertz office informed but they could never ever help me. Finally got a callback, roadside agent got me a Lyft, arriving in 3 minutes, got down to LAX, nice agent there, THEN the computers went down in the office. Ug. More waiting. Agent had me go out to the lot and select the car I wanted, and 98% of the cars were the same awful Toyota Camry’s. Chose a Chevy Cruze withlow bucket seats that felt like I was in high school. Driveable, but not ideal. When my insurance company finally kicked into action, got my personal far into a body shop, the mechanic hooked me up with an adult car at another rental car company nearby, for almost $30/day cheaper.Cons:
The hospitality of the staff was great, but getting to the point of recieving hospitality was an AWFUL experience. The automated system at Hertz is near the worst. Like internet provider bad... the people are nice, even at the agency’s that I didn’t rent from. When I dropped off the Chevy Cruze, they were gonna charge me “added fee’s” for numerous reasons, but I wasn’t having it. Such a bad experience. So they dropped the fee’s. They could’ve done even better. I should of paid half for only getting half use with a deeadful experience.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They had no car for me for days. It was terrible. Absolutely terrible. I never will rent from Hertz again.2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
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Car was not available. Hertz sent me to another location that was also out of cars. Employee told me hertz is bankrupt and usually doesn’t have enough cars for customers. Guaranteed rental means nothing. It is terrible not having a reserved rental car. Never again hertz. Not worth the risk. Even the employees hate hertz2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
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Absolutely nothing!Cons:
The car I reserved was not available. I took an Uber to the location only to find out that the car wasn’t available. I needed a minivan for a camping trip - the only cars they had were sedans. Empty-handed, I had no choice but to take an Uber back home.Midway
8.4
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.6
One location in Van Nuys
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10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2022
Budget
7.6
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
8.0
One location in Van Nuys
Locations in Van Nuys
6823 Van Nuys Blvd
+1 818 989 6016
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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They need to check car better they said car was full of gas was on empty9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Yes staff was friendlyCons:
The car being clean from the inside especially with the virus going on4.4 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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Ñot muchCons:
Respect6.8 Okay
Sept 2018
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It was reasonably priced and the car was fine for driving aroundCons:
“It’s a bit dusty but it’s clean on the inside” and I took his word and he went away and I got in the car and the cup holder was stickeyband had a plastic bag stuck to it. The previous renter left a metal water bottle that rolled around till I found it. The. Adler was not clean. Sigh. Not great, folks.6.8 Okay
Nov 2015
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The car was clean and in good condition.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
Avis
7.5
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.9
One location in Van Nuys
Locations in Van Nuys
6823 Van Nuys Blvd
+1 818 787 7572
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
5.9 Fair
Aug 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0
Good
26 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
7.5
4 locations in Van Nuys
Locations in Van Nuys
12959 Sherman Way
+1 818 503 0878
14436 Oxnard St.
+1 818 994 2700
5005 Van Nuys Blvd.
+1 818 788 7227
6230 Sepulveda Blvd
+1 818 994 4130
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Everyone working was helpful and made it very convenient for me when they didn’t have to. Really appreciate everyone there.Cons:
Nothing everything was great4.4 Mediocre
Apr 2020
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The pickup location I was issued was a branch that had been closed down. No-one contacted to update me with the new pickup location. I found out when I arrived at the closed branch and saw the posted sign. They did not want to refund my additional Uber ride to the new location6.0 Okay
Oct 2019
Pros:
The car was clean on the inside and they made sure my phone was connected via Bluetooth before I left. Drop off was easy.Cons:
They rented the car I reserved to someone else. They only had larger cars, small SUV, available. I needed the gas mileage for an 800 mile trip to help take car of my dad after a week in the hospital and 3 surgeries. I had even called the facility directly to make sure I could get on the road asap. Very frustrating. Why make a reservation?! As I dropped off the vehicle, someone else was being told they only had small SUV's left, do they even have smaller cars?4.8 Mediocre
May 2019
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The staff was friendly.Cons:
They charge you for a full day although they close at 12 on Saturday and they're closed on Sundays. Also, they gave me a car that was filthy on the inside.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2018
Pros:
Car was fine; service at branch was fair.Cons:
I feel like I was mislead on the insurance option- Allianze is a terrible insurance company vs. Enterprise Insurance. I would no longer recommend Kayak.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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I like the fact that they let me return the car to another location without an extra charge. And I also like the fact that I got a great dealCons:
There’s nothing that i didn’t like about it.699 Rent-A-Car
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One location in Van Nuys
Locations in Van Nuys
14339 Van Nuys Blvd
818-781-5100
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When to book a car hire in Van Nuys
Car hire insurance in Van Nuys
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Van Nuys car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Van Nuys.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Van Nuys car hire.