Car Rental - Burbank

 

With car rental in Burbank, exploring the media city and wider Los Angeles County is easy. Known as the ‘Media Capital of the World’ – with both Warner Bros. and Disney calling this Californian city home – Burbank offers a calmer taste of Hollywood, away from the bright lights of LA.

If you want to soak up the starlight though, Los Angeles is a short 15-minute drive in your Burbank rental car. Meanwhile, the adrenaline-fueled attractions of Santa Clarita are just under half an hour north-west of the city.

At Hertz, we have a great selection of stylish and practical vehicles made for California dreaming. Enjoy a trip to the golden coast of Long Beach in a luxurious convertible, or head to the Hollywood hills in a sleek estate car. Whether you want a vacation or business car rental, there’s plenty of choice here in Burbank.

Reserve your Burbank rental car today to take in the sights, sounds and smells of this sunny and sprawling state.

Burbank Locations

A Quick Guide to Burbank

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Visit the headquarters of the powerhouse movie studio that brought countless favorites to our screens such as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and The Dark Knight. Take a studio tour to see real sets of TV shows like The Big Bang Theory and Friends or go back to the “Golden Age” of film with a classics tour. You can also see collections from The Wizarding World and DC Universe.

Martial Arts History Museum

Learn about the different cultures and traditions of Asia through martial arts, and how America adopted it into our Hollywood movies and TV shows. Wander the different sections of the museum to admire the impressive collections – from an authentic Japanese Samurai to the Karate Kid’s headband.

Hollywood Sign

Park up the Burbank car rental and follow in the footsteps of so many characters from your favorite movies by hiking up to the Hollywood Sign. Located in northern LA, it’s easily reachable from Burbank. Make the 15-minute drive to Canyon Drive Trailhead (90068), park your rental car and trek up to the iconic sign. Wait until evening to see the city lights of LA illuminate the skyline.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

549 South San Fernando Boulevard (91502)

Located in downtown Burbank, this central three-star hotel is close to all the major attractions. Spend a day seeing Hollywood’s greats, then relax in the contemporary suites, featuring free Wi-Fi, Smart TVs and striking views of northern LA. On-site parking is available, perfect if you have picked up a car rental while in Burbank.

The Garland

4222 Vineland Avenue (91602)

The Garland is a stylish hotel celebrating Hollywood’s retro-chic aesthetic set between LA and Burbank, minutes from the Warner Bros. Studios. Bright pops of color and vintage touches adorn the plush rooms, while the on-site restaurant showcases LA’s diverse food heritage. For an additional cost, there’s parking available if you’ve taken a road trip here or rented a vehicle in Burbank.

Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood

322 North Pass Avenue (91505)

When the celebs of LA want to escape the spotlight, they book in at Hotel Amarano. This luxurious four-star hotel effortlessly blends the glitz and glam of old Hollywood against the comforts of modern living. Relax in a poolside cabana and unwind in the outdoor hot tub.

Castaway Restaurant

1250 East Harvard Road (91501)

Set in the hills of Burbank, this outdoor restaurant boasts impressive views of the valley, as well as a fire pit and Californian-inspired menu. Pile up your plate with seasonal greats such as succulent steaks, seafood towers and braised ribs.

Centanni Trattoria

117 North Victory Boulevard (91502)

Centanni Trattoria is an authentic, family-friendly Italian restaurant that serves up handmade pastas, breads and salads, as well as daily specials. Owned by two former stage actors, the place offers a homely and cozy space amid the LA glamor.

Smoke House Restaurant

4420 Lakeside Drive (91505)

Tuck into tender steaks, sticky BBQ ribs and fresh seafood while listening to live music at this institutional restaurant. Photos of Hollywood greats adorn the walls – and you may recognize the setting from movies such as La La Land and Argo.

Driving In and Around Burbank

  • Burbank Courthouse Parking Garage (91502) is in central Burbank, close to all the major stores and restaurants, with free parking for up to three hours for your Burbank rental car.
  • If taking your rental car to Downtown Burbank, the area is blessed with several free parking lots, such as Palm Avenue Garage (91502) and Orange Grove Avenue Garage (91502). Spaces are available from Monday to Friday on a morning and early evening outside of commuting hours, with free parking all day on weekends.
  • Short-term and long-term parking is available at Hollywood Burbank Airport (91505), with self-park and valet options available for your car rental too.

 

  • Interstate 5 (I-5) is a major cross-state highway which cuts through Burbank. You can take your Burbank car rental on this route to reach the airport and Santa Clarita to the north or LA to the south.
  • Interstate 405 (I-405) can be reached from Burbank via the U.S. 101 West. Take the road headed south to reach Los Angeles Airport and Long Beach.
  • State Route 134 (CA-134) cuts across the south of Burbank, heading east towards Pasadena. Go west to merge onto the U.S. 101 and reach Thousand Oaks.

 

How to Get From Burbank to Los Angeles

The bright lights and stars of downtown Los Angles are just 12 miles from Burbank, around a 15-minute journey in your rental car. Set off early morning or late evening to miss the traffic via the I-5 South.

 

How to Get From Burbank to Santa Clarita

In the opposite direction, the thrilling rides and hillside views of Santa Clarita are less than 30 minutes away from central Burbank. Head up the I-5 North in your car rental before taking exit 167 towards the city center.

 

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