LGB airport.
Cruise terminal.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is one of our easier delivery points. The terminal is small, the curb is short, and walking from gate to car runs under five minutes most days. We deliver to the curb just outside the main terminal entrance — text us when your bags are coming off, and the car is there by the time you reach the curb. Carriers serving LGB include Southwest, JetBlue, Delta, and Hawaiian.

The Long Beach Cruise Terminal at Pier H is the other major pickup point. Carnival Cruise Line runs three-, four-, and seven-day departures to the Mexican Riviera and Catalina, with embarkation day at 11 a.m. and disembarkation early the next morning on return. We deliver to the cruise terminal drop-off zone on embarkation day; you board, and we pick up. On return, we meet you at the terminal curb at the agreed pickup time.

For first-time LA visitors, the cars we recommend most are the Camry Hybrid and the Prius. Both are easy to drive, full hybrid powertrains (no plug-in management), excellent fuel economy on California prices, modern Apple CarPlay/Android Auto infotainment, and the safety suites you would expect from 2024-2025 Toyotas. The Jetta is the budget pick at $97 a day — clean, simple, well-equipped for the rate.

From Long Beach, the drive into the main LA tourist destinations: Disneyland is 15 minutes north on the 605/91. Downtown LA is 25 minutes north on the 710. Santa Monica or Beverly Hills is 35 to 50 minutes northwest on the 405. For travelers doing a Long Beach cruise plus a few days in LA before or after, the economy rental handles the full trip without difficulty.

For longer stays, see our long-term rental guide or the monthly long-term page. For pickup at LAX or BUR instead, see our airport comparison.

Renters bring their own eligible auto policy, or add coverage at booking through our broker partner. Owner-operated, 1,444 trips on the platform, 5.0 average rating across all cars. Phone answers.