Rental car deposits and holds at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport · 7 providers covered

Quick answer

Published standard holds at LAX run from $200 to $500. Some providers do not publish an amount at all.

Provider by provider at LAX

  • $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.

    Specialty / premium classes: $900

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

  • $400

    $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary

    Specialty / premium classes: $850

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

  • $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary

    Specialty / premium classes: $850

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

  • $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary

    Specialty / premium classes: $850

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

  • $200

    Estimated rental + $200 for 1-3 days; +$300 for 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250

    Specialty / premium classes: $300

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

  • $200

    Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 hold in addition to prepaid amount

    Specialty / premium classes: $250

    Verified · Medium confidence · last verified August 2026

  • Varies

    Deposit required; amount depends on vehicle/category and booking

    Verified · High confidence · last verified August 2026

All records for LAX were last verified August 2026. How we verify rental rules.

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