TRAVEL-202609-uswest/bookings/transport/car-rental-lk-los-angeles.md

# Car Rental — LK in Los Angeles

⚠️ **Do not plan around this car (2026-09-12).** LK cancelled her LA (Sep 25) and San Diego (Sep 26) hotels; the rental is expected to be cancelled as well. Kept here for the record until LK confirms.

✅ **Booked 2026-09-04 through Expedia — itinerary `73537324893669` · Hertz confirmation `L701E988AD2`**
([confirmation email](../../sources/transport/Expedia_Hertz_LAX_Sep25-27_73537324893669.eml))

| | |
|---|---|
| **Driver** | LK (Liubov) |
| **Vehicle** | Compact — Chevrolet Trax or similar · 5 passengers |
| **Mileage** | Unlimited |
| **Pickup** | 2026-09-25 18:30 PDT |
| **Return by** | 2026-09-27 18:30 PDT |
| **Location** | Hertz, 5251 W 98th St, Los Angeles, CA — LAX |
| **Shuttle** | Courtesy bus from the purple tram sign on the center island outside baggage claim |
| **Hertz phone** | +1 310-568-5100 |

## Cost

| | |
|---|---|
| **Collision protection** | CA$52.50 — paid by LK on 2026-09-04, Amex ending 1003 |
| **Rental fee and taxes** | CA$179.62 — due at pickup, to be paid by LK |
| **Total** | CA$232.12 |

This is separate from the group trip expenses and is not included in `expenses.md`.

A credit card in the driver's name is required for the security deposit. The deposit, fuel, additional drivers, special equipment, and any mandatory local insurance are not included.