Rental car deposits and holds at LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 7 rental companies compared
Quick answer
Deposit requirements vary by rental company at LAX. Published standard or minimum holds start at $200. Some rental companies publish higher or variable holds based on the vehicle, payment method or protection selected.
Deposits by rental company at LAX
- Debit hold: $500
Estimated rental + $500 debit authorization. Credit-card holds vary: $200 base, $300 premium, $400 standard SUV, $500 utility, $750 large SUV, $850 Dream, $900 luxury SUV.
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
Estimated rental + $200 for 1-3 days; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Pay at counter: up to $200
Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount
- Deposit varies
Deposit required; amount depends on vehicle/category and booking