LA traffic ranks among the worst in the US, despite very wide freeways. Your options:
- Walking: Downtown LA, Hollywood and West Hollywood have many sights close together.
- Rideshare (Uber, Lyft): the easiest option, with pickups almost anywhere. At LAX, app rides are picked up from a separate lot, reached by a free shuttle from the terminals.
- Metro trains and buses: cheap and good for Hollywood – Downtown – Santa Monica. Check schedules near where you stay, and watch your belongings because of pickpockets.
- Rental car: the most freedom if you're visiting far-apart places, but California gas is expensive and rush-hour traffic is heavy. Check your hotel's parking fee in advance.
- Bikes and e-scooters: fine for short trips, especially along the coast. Ride carefully in Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Downtown, where streets are busy.