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Driving In L.A

  • 07-01-2008 12:49pm
    #1
    chucky1989
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    Hey lads, going to L.a in July, touramerica said I should rent car because public transport over there isn't great. Im 18 and have full licence, but the online systems wont give me quote, sayin ya hav t call up. Any idea how much it would be for the week. By the way, anyone been to L.a/Hollywood, what did ya think?

    :)


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  • #2
    lynchie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,031 ✭✭✭lynchie


    AFAIK, driving age in California is 21. AFAIK, Avis / Hertz etc wont allow you to drive on a foreign license if under 23 generally.. some of the are strict and require 25. Ring them to double check. BTW, you have to have your full license for 2 full years too before they will insure you... Not sure how much they inforce that rule either.


  • #3
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    chucky1989 wrote: »
    By the way, anyone been to L.a/Hollywood, what did ya think?

    :)


    To put it bluntly with the exception of maybe Universal Studios or Disneyland, LA is a complete kip and best to be avoided (Don't get me started about Hollywood).

    Have a scroll through this forum, there are plenty of threads on LA and West Cost USA (I did request a sticky for West Cost but never mind). There are a few tips on much nicer places close to LA that may be a better option for you.


  • #4
    chucky1989
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭chucky1989


    Thanks Lads.. great help :)


  • #5
    DarkJager
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭DarkJager


    I'll give you a word of advice. If you do go to L.A and are out driving, make sure you keep your car doors locked, especially if you are anywhere near areas like Compton or Crenshaw. Car jacking is a massive threat around these areas.


  • #6
    rossie1977
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,404 ✭✭✭✭rossie1977


    i agree with keefg, it is not worth travelling 11 hours on a plane just to go to LA; san diego, san francisco and without question las vegas are much better options.

    public transport in los angeles is no worse than in say dublin from my experience


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  • #7
    AckwelFoley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,555 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    I hear if you go anywhere near east LA you better be fluent in Spanish.


  • #8
    keefg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,187 ✭✭✭keefg


    snyper wrote: »
    I hear if you go anywhere near east LA you better be fluent in Spanish.

    and handy with a Glock ;)


  • #9
    5starpool
    Subscribers Posts: 32,864 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    Go to San Diego or San Francisco instead. Driving around LA as well is like nothing you will have experienced in a car before. It can be quite scary at first, but I got to almost enjoy it in a way after a bit.

    LA is a kip anyways.


  • #10
    hot fuss
    Closed Accounts Posts: 421 ✭✭hot fuss


    My one tip for driving in LA - get Sat Nav. Although you might have trouble getting a car if you're only 18.. We rented with Alamo, but as far as I know it's 25 with them..


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