LAX OPENS CONSOLIDATED RENTAL CAR CENTER, INCREASING CONVENIENCE FOR TRAVELERS
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The LAX Rental Car Facility — a 6.4-million-square-foot structure — is the second largest concrete building in the U.S. behind only the Pentagon. Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports.
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) today announced the opening of Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) Rental Car Center, adding to the airport’s ongoing modernization efforts. The state-of-the-art rental car facility is part of LAWA’s $5.5-billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), ensuring a seamless experience for travelers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The rental car center enter consolidates all 12 on-airport rental car operations in one location, making it easier for guests to pick up and return rental cars. The new 6.4 million square-foot center is an integrated facility streamlining the process of fueling, washing and providing light vehicle maintenance to expedite the availability of vehicles for LAX guests.
"The LAX Rental Car Center marks a major step in transforming LAX and improving the travel experience," said John Ackerman, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports. "It positions LAX to better serve our partners and the millions of guests expected for the 2026 World Cup and beyond."
Construction on the rental car center broke ground in September 2019, with the structure’s first concrete pour taking place in March 2020. The structure was topped off in July 2021 and completed in early 2023, with adjacent roadways completed in early 2024. In October 2024, the rental car center welcomed three Avis brands (Avis, Budget, Payless) and began operations. Today’s opening follows months of close coordination and planning between LAWA and rental car companies, leading to the relocation of the final nine brands to the rental car center this month.
"The new Rental Car Center at Los Angeles International Airport will be a major enhancement for travelers, providing a more streamlined and convenient rental experience," said Tom Kennedy, President, SIXT North America. "As LAX continues its transformation, this facility represents an important step forward in operational efficiency. We are excited for both our customers and team members to benefit from these improvements as we continue to expand our presence at LAX."
The following 12 rental car brands will operate at the Center, and are considered "on-airport" brands with permits that allow them to pick up customers directly from LAX’s CTA via shuttle:
- Alamo Rent a Car
- Avis Rent A Car System
- Budget Rent a Car
- Dollar Car Rental
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Fox Rent A Car
- Hertz
- National Car Rental
- Payless Car Rental
- Sixt
- Thrifty Car Rental
- Zipcar
"We are incredibly excited to open our doors at the new LAX Car Rental Center," said Fox Rent A Car. "This is a landmark moment for Fox Rent A Car and a true testament to our commitment to the travelers of Los Angeles. Our partnership with LAX in this world-class facility marks a new era for how our customers experience car rental — one that is faster, more convenient, and more enjoyable from the moment they land."
The LAX Rental Car Center is part of LAWA’s overall mission to create a more seamless and memorable experience for every guest to enjoy — from out-of-town and first-time visitors to lifelong Angelenos. The Center is located at 5251 W 98th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
This announcement follows LAWA’s recently unveiled new identity and narrative at LAX infusing all elements of the airport with the spirit of Los Angeles. The initiative aims to better reflect the region’s culture, neighborhoods and creative energy into the employee and passenger experience.
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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the sixth largest airport in the United States of America, serving more than 200,000 guests daily as the international gateway to Los Angeles and the Southern California region. Owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), LAX and its partners are dedicated to delivering world-class guest experiences and meeting global airport standards for customer satisfaction, safety, regional economic leadership, operational excellence, and sustainability.
LAX is undergoing a historic $30 billion transformation to modernize infrastructure and reimagine what a 21st-century airport can be—delivering world-class service, efficiency, and dependability for travelers. Opening in 2026, the SkyLink, automated people mover will be a 100% electric train connecting terminals every two minutes, reducing vehicle emissions and providing time-certain access regardless of traffic conditions. The transformation also includes the nation's largest Rental Car Center, enhanced Transit Center linking guests to Metro and regional transit, and a convenient new Ground Transport station serving rideshare, taxis and economy parking. When complete, new and modernized terminals will showcase LA's creative energy. For more information about ongoing transformation at LAX, visit lawa.org/transforminglax.
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