am588 Posted April 21, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm looking to rent a car from LAX when I arrive, and drop off somewhere near the Long Beach Port. Are there any car rental places within walking distance of the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted April 21, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 21, 2012 All the rental car returns that are downtown are off Ocean Blvd, according some posts on this port, they may offer a shuttle to the port. However, many have very short hours on Saturday and are closed on Sunday. You would then need to return your car to the Long Beach airport and take a cab back. I think some have posted that the cab is around $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted April 21, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 21, 2012 I need this information too - been searching the internet and I found this on the Hertz website: Pier - Approximately 3 miles from the Carnival Cruise Terminal/Long Beach piers. Approximately 7 miles from the San Pedro Cruise Center/La Pier. Cab fare will be reimbursed up to USD 10.00 from pier to location with receipt. Pick up service available one hour after location opening and up to one hour prior to location closing. After Hours - For rentals on Sunday please reserve at the Long Beach Airport location - cab fare will be reimbursed up to USD 5.00 per day, up to a maximum of USD 25.00 with receipt. After hour returns are allowed. Drop box located at Marriott next door, located on corner of Linden and 1st. I don't know exactly which reimbursement we would get if at all --- does anyone understand the policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted April 22, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Enterprise has an office on Ocean Blvd. I doubt they would shuttle to the pier (they seemed a bit disorganized there), but I don't think a cab would be more than $8 or $10. http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=1095&xparm=longbeach-car-rental . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted April 22, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have had experience with Avis in Long Beach but alas no shuttle. Things of course change so it would probably pay you to canvas the Long Beach locations directly on the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted April 22, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Enterprise has an office on Ocean Blvd. I doubt they would shuttle to the pier (they seemed a bit disorganized there), but I don't think a cab would be more than $8 or $10. http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=1095&xparm=longbeach-car-rental . . Thanx Karen... I just did a mock booking and it said this office is closed (Sunday) pick another day :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarney Posted April 22, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have had experience with Avis in Long Beach but alas no shuttle. Things of course change so it would probably pay you to canvas the Long Beach locations directly on the topic. Thanx ... I send Avis an email asking if they provided transportation from their office to the port - can't hurt ... otherwise, it will have to be a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am588 Posted April 22, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Enterprise has an office on Ocean Blvd. I doubt they would shuttle to the pier (they seemed a bit disorganized there), but I don't think a cab would be more than $8 or $10. http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=1095&xparm=longbeach-car-rental . . I'll look into Enterprise. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmichell Posted August 19, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Any new updates. I have similar questions. Doesn't seem like there is enough to do in Long Beach (DT) for 2 days without a car and with 2 10yr olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PatriciaF Posted August 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Any new updates. I have similar questions. Doesn't seem like there is enough to do in Long Beach (DT) for 2 days without a car and with 2 10yr olds. There is the Aquarium and the beach--but I don't see that taking up 2 full days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted August 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2012 ^ Agreed. We enjoyed Long Beach, but it can be pretty sleepy. Without a car, it will definitely be slim pickin's for the kids. The beach is there but not sure it's warm enough to swim. If your hotel has an outdoor pool, that might be OK but otherwise, not much to do IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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