Even if you have never been there, Los Angeles is familiar from countless TV shows and movies. Every year, millions of people visit Los Angeles for its culture, nightlife, shopping - and of course, the theme parks. One of the easiest ways to get around in this sprawling city is by car or limo service.

Los Angeles is served by five airports; most visitors fly into Los Angeles International airport, (LAX) the world’s fourth busiest. Despite its huge size, it’s a fairly user-friendly airport and is also conveniently located – about thirty minutes from Hollywood, and a few minutes drive from Santa Monica and the beaches. Taxis and limos pick up arriving passengers at the lower/arrival level in each terminal.

Car service from LAX to Hollywood – one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the city – will cost from around $60.00, depending on the size of vehicle. From LAX to Disneyland will cost from around $80.00 one way. Expect to pay more if you are coming from one of the other airports that serve Los Angeles.

Limo transportation is a huge business in Los Angeles – limo companies specialize in different types of clientele, such as airport trips, sightseeing, corporate accounts. In Los Angeles you can find a limo to suit any taste - or budget - from sedans and town cars, to stretch limos complete with a telephone, television and bar. Some even boast a hot tub! And if you ride in a limo here, you are in good company – many residents routinely use limos to run errands or do shopping.

If you want to do some sightseeing, most car service in Los Angeles charge by the hour, with a three hour minimum. Typically, three hours will cost from around $50.00 per hour, depending on the type of vehicle. Expect to pay somewhere between $150.00 and $200.00 per hour for the use of a luxury stretch limo with all the extras, that can seat up to 20 passengers.

A limo has several advantages over a taxi. As locals will tell you, it can be difficult to hail a taxi in the street – limo service can be booked and paid for in advance. The prices are also fixed so there can be no unpleasant shocks at the end of the ride. Drivers are professional, courteous and knowledgeable and are used to dealing with the city’s traffic, or finding an alternate route.

So consider a limo service next time you are visiting the city. Many locals as well as visitors will tell you it’s the only way to travel!